Kenny

Origin: Variant of Kenneth · from Gaelic Cainnech, 'handsome'; also from royal Cináed, of unclear meaning (from Scottish Gaelic)

Boy's name · #1271 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Popularity over time

Few names move less than Kenny — on the books since 1908, #1271 in 2025, and dependable in between. Roughly 52,000 boys share it.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 11 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Kenny ranks in other countries and regions.

#325 in Ecuador (2025) · #606 in Scotland (2025) · #753 in Ireland (2025) · #884 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,049 in France (2025) · #2,291 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,504 in Canada (2024).

Famous Kennys

Kenny Rogers — American country singer (1938–2020)
Kenny Dalglish — Scottish association football player and manager
Kenny G — American saxophonist
Kenny Cunningham — Costa Rican association football player
Kenny Baker — British actor and musician (1934–2016)

In stories & tradition

Kenny McCormick — South Park (TV series)
Kenny McFarlane — Ultimate Spider-Man (comics)
Kenny Wangler — Oz (TV series)

What Kennys become

Among 1,070 notable people named Kenny:

Sports figures appear 2.94× more often than among typical names — e.g. Kenny Dalglish, Scottish association football player and manager.

Similar names: Kenneth · Tyrone · Kent · Benny · Neal · Donnie

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