boys' name 1931–2017

Kenneth

Kenneth is losing ground — from #11 in 1931 to #1590 in 2017.

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#1590 last ranked in 2017
1 registration that year
9,982 total 1931–2017

Note: Kenneth hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 91 to 1 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1952 (548 registrations).

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Peak 1952 · 548
Low 2017 · 1
Years tracked 45

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Kenneth was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Kenneth popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #803)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Kenneth — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

South Australia
1 #803
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In 2017: 1 baby named Kenneth across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Kenneth?
Between 1931 and 2017, Kenneth was registered for 9,982 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Kenneth a popular name in Australia?
Kenneth has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #1590 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.