Kenyon
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNY-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenyon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 187 babies have been named Kenyon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenyon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,748 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,748
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kenyon
Kenyon is a girl name .
Is Kenyon a boy or girl name? Kenyon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,748 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,739. Kenyon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kenyon is currently ranked #22,748 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenyon include Ken, Keny, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenyon include Kenya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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