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Kenney

Gender
Male
Meaning
Abbreviation Of Kenneth. Surname.
Origin
Scottish

Kenney Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,500 baby boys have been named Kenney. The name peaked in 1960 with 94 US births that year (rank #794).

Top States for Kenney

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kenney births are: Texas (86), California (81), Georgia (25).

Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Kenney

If you like Kenney'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 Kenney's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.

Quick Facts About Kenney

520
Scottish baby names in our dictionary
373
Scottish male names
321
6-letter K-names in our dictionary
476
K-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Kinney Abbreviation Of Kenneth. Surname. Male Scottish

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