Why Kenneth Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Kenneth” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Kenneth” is of Irish origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Htennek.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Kthenne.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of Kenneth

The true meaning of ‘Kenneth’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Kenneth is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Kenneth, they perceive you as someone who is reliable and consistent. You are conservative when it comes to fashion. Others might be able to sense the great power within you. A noble goal is all you need to leave a lasting impact on the world. Your superior creativity can inspire enthusiasm among your friends or co-workers.

You are an enlightened one who relies on your gut to make decisions. Does the phrase “a force to be reckoned with” rings a bell? You have the power of concentration and good memories. Try to avoid situations that could trigger your edginess. You can write with high artistic qualities.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Kenneth Popular?

“Kenneth” is not a popular baby boy’s name in South Dakota as reported in the 1991 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only seven babies in South Dakota have the same name as you in 1991. A total of 7,602 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1957 with a total of 28,057 babies. That’s a lot of baby Kenneths.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Kenneth” was recorded 1,286,919 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Kenneths to occupy the country of Cyprus with an estimated population of 1,260,138.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 32 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1898 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 191 times as a baby boy’s name. Kenneth became a popular boy’s name in the state of Utah in the year 1910. It ranked #6 with 16 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1957 in the state of California with 2,232 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Maryland for 97 years from 1910 to 2006 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the state of New York for 97 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Kenneth” was recorded 444,288 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Kenneth, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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