Kenith Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kenith is a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'born of fire'. It has evolved from the historical form Cynwrig and is associated with traits like creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance to the name, and it gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique variant of Kenneth.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kenith"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɪθ/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
Kenith is derived from the Welsh name 'Cynwrig', which means 'the one who is born of fire'. The name has evolved over time, incorporating elements of Old Welsh.
Meaning
born of fire
Language Evolution
Cynwrig, Kenith
Historical Usage
The name Kenith gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique variant of Kenneth.
Variants & Derivatives
Kenneth, Kenny, Ken
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kenith is viewed as a distinctive and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Kenith Trodd - British television producer, Kenith H. - Australian musician
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Boy Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 37 peak births in 1963
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in Arkansas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kenith"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kenith"
"Kenith" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2926th of 7545 | 128 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1716th of 6773 | 319 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1583rd of 7552 | 467 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2091st of 10718 | 321 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3601st of 16616 | 235 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7998th of 24088 | 129 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14409th of 23106 | 31 |
Regional Popularity of "Kenith" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
73.40% 1727th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
- |
62.36% 1779th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kenith" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kenith"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kenith" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Kenith" in the United States
The name Kenith is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kenith has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Kenith' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2926th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1716th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1583rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2091st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3601st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7998th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14409th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kenith' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.