Kenny: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “handsome”
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Say it
- KEN-ee · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Usually a diminutive of Kenneth. Kenneth comes from the Gaelic name Cináed; the traditional meaning 'handsome' reflects one common interpretation, though the original etymology is debated.
How popular is Kenny?
Babies named Kenny in 2024155
2024 rank#1,352 boys
Peak year1960
Total US babies since 188052,319
Kenny is fading: recent use is about 58% of its level ten years before.
Names like Kenny
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Kenny questions
What does the name Kenny mean?
Kenny means "handsome". It comes from Scottish Gaelic. Usually a diminutive of Kenneth. Kenneth comes from the Gaelic name Cináed; the traditional meaning 'handsome' reflects one common interpretation, though the original etymology is debated.
Is Kenny a boy or girl name?
Kenny is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Kenny?
155 US babies were named Kenny in 2024. Its peak year was 1960.
How do you pronounce Kenny?
Kenny is usually pronounced KEN-ee.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.