Find out how popular the first name Kennard has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kennard by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kennard is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kennard.

The history of the first name Kennard

The name Kennard has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon era, deriving from the old English words "cene" meaning "bold" or "brave" and "heard" meaning "hardy" or "strong". It was a common name used among the Anglo-Saxons, particularly in regions of what is now southern England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kennard can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England. The name appears in various spellings, such as Kenard and Kennard, indicating its use among the Anglo-Saxon population at the time.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Kennard remained in use, though it was not particularly widespread. One notable bearer of the name was Kennard de Bury, a 13th-century English knight who fought in the Crusades alongside Richard the Lionheart. Historical records from the period also mention a Kennard of Shrewsbury, a prominent merchant and landowner in the 14th century.

During the Renaissance period, the name Kennard gained some popularity among the English gentry and nobility. Sir Kennard Delacroix, a courtier during the reign of Henry VIII, is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time. In the 17th century, Kennard Wyndham, a member of the influential Wyndham family, served as a Member of Parliament and played a role in the English Civil War.

The 18th and 19th centuries saw a few notable individuals bearing the name Kennard. Kennard Vaughan (1718-1789) was a Welsh Anglican priest and author, while Kennard Jenner (1766-1847) was an English physician and one of the earliest proponents of vaccination, working alongside Edward Jenner.

In more recent times, the name Kennard has been less common, though it has been carried by a handful of notable figures. Kennard Cromwell (1892-1957) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader active in the early 20th century. Kennard Jones (1912-1992) was a Welsh journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work with the BBC.

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