NAME PROFILE
Kenton
Kenton means 'royal town' or 'Ken's town' in Old English. it has a distinguished, vintage charm and suggests a person who is observant, creative, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 11,280 |
| Gender | Male (53% / 47%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%IN — 20%IL — 20%TX — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Stan Kenton (Musician) · Kenton Duty (Actor) · Kenton Bersola (Athlete) · Kenton Keith (Athlete) · Kenton Smith (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Ken
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