Kenn
Pronunciation: [ k-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 660 babies have been named Kenn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,202 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,202
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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