Kennett
Below 5 births
About Kennett
Kennett is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the place name Kennett, which refers to a river in England. The river name is believed to come from the Celtic term meaning 'boundary water.' As a surname-turned-first-name, Kennett has an aristocratic, refined quality. While less common than the variant Kenneth, Kennett maintains the same strong, classic appeal with a slightly more distinctive edge. The name has never been among the most popular choices but appeals to parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon name with historical roots. Kennett projects reliability and steadfastness while offering the friendly nickname options of Ken or Kenny.
Pronounced KEN-it.
As of October 2026, Kennett ranked #13163 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #2710 in 1949.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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