Kennan
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Kenneth. Surname.
- Origin
- Scottish
Kennan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,210 baby boys have been named Kennan. The name peaked in 2004 with 41 US births that year (rank #2622). In 2024, ranked #6307 nationally — 3,685 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Kennan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kennan births are: California (26), Texas (19), Florida (10).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Kennan
If you like Kennan's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kennan's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Kennan
Variant Forms
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Compare Kennan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kennan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).