All about the name
Kenny
Male
« Kenny is an Irish name derived from Cormac, meaning "warlike" or "having a short nose". It's associated with the influential O'Kennedy sept and has been popular in the US since the mid-20th century. Notable bearers include musician Kenny Loggins and game show contestant Ken Jennings. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Kenny is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Cormac. It means "warlike" or "having a short nose." The name Kenny is also associated with the Irish sept of O'Kennedy, which was one of the most powerful and influential families in medieval Ireland.
The name Kenny has been used for centuries, but it gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, Kenny is still a popular given name for boys, although its usage has declined slightly in recent years.
One notable bearer of the name Kenny was Kenny Loggins, an American musician and songwriter who achieved fame in the 1970s and 1980s as part of the duo Loggins and Messina. Another famous Kenny is Ken Jennings, an American game show contestant known for his record-breaking streak on the TV game show Jeopardy!.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Kenny since 1880
Total births
51,634
Total since 1880
Peak year
1960
1,935 births
in 2023
160
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-10%
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vs previous 5 years