Kenton
Literal root meaning: “royal + enclosure; settlement, town”
About the name Kenton
Kenton is a boy name with Old English roots, literally “royal + enclosure; settlement, town”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Kenton ranked #1758 for boys in the US, with 92 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2014. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Kenton were boys.
Etymology
From Old English, meaning “royal” + “enclosure; settlement, town”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Kenton”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1758
- In 2015
- #1081
- Babies in 2025
- 92
Popularity of Kenton, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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