Kennard Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kennard originates from Old English, meaning 'brave leader', and has evolved through historical forms such as Cynhard and Kenhard. It reflects traits of strength and nobility and does not have biblical relevance. While it gained popularity in medieval England, it is less common today, though it is associated with a positive image.
The name Kennard is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Kennard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kennard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1870th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1337th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1291st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1698th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2143rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5042nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9776th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kennard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kennard"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnɑrd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kennard is derived from the Old English elements 'cyne' meaning 'royal' or 'kin' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
Meaning
brave leader
Language Evolution
Cynhard, Kenhard, Kennard
Historical Usage
Kennard gained popularity in England during the medieval period and has been used as both a surname and a given name since that time.
Variants & Derivatives
Ken, Kenny, Kendall
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kennard is perceived as a traditional name with a strong and noble connotation, though it is less common in modern usage.
Famous People
Kennard McGuire - American football player, Kennard K. - American artist
📊 Kennard Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 55 peak births in 1954
Geographic Spread
Popular across 10 US states, with strongest presence in Maryland
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 "Kennard"
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 "Kennard"
"Kennard" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1870th of 7545 | 280 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1337th of 6773 | 472 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1291st of 7552 | 676 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1698th of 10718 | 440 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2143rd of 16616 | 499 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5042nd of 24088 | 258 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9776th of 23106 | 78 |
Regional Popularity of "Kennard" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.59% 1014th/1546 |
- |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
47.20% 1147th/2430 |
57.17% 1631st/2853 |
49.15% 1364th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
45.17% 1589th/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
29.73% 1544th/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
49.49% 3619th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kennard" 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 "Kennard"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kennard" 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.