Find out how popular the first name Kennison has been for the last 18 years (from 2005 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kennison by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Kennison is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 58% of people named Kennison being female.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kennison.

It's also interesting to see that despite Kennison being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2022 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Kennison.

The history of the first name Kennison

Kennison is an English given name with origins tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "cyne" meaning "royal" or "kingly" and "sunu" meaning "son". The name essentially translates to "son of the king" or "royal son".

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled variations such as Kyneson, Kinesson, and Kyngessone. These spellings appeared in medieval records and documents from the 11th to 15th centuries, primarily in England and parts of Scotland. The name was initially borne by members of the nobility or those with close ties to the royal court.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kennison can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. A person named Kinesson is listed as a landowner in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Kennison de Vere, a knight and member of the powerful de Vere family who served as a military commander during the Second Barons' War against King Henry III. He fought alongside Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and was present at the Battle of Lewes in 1264.

Another historical figure with this name was Kennison Wycliffe, a 14th-century English scholar and theologian. He was a contemporary of John Wycliffe, the celebrated philosopher and Bible translator, and is believed to have been a supporter of Wycliffe's reformist ideas.

In the 16th century, there was Kennison Carew, a English courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was involved in negotiations with the Spanish and played a role in the events leading up to the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Kennison Alcock was a British explorer and travel writer who documented his travels through parts of Afghanistan, Balochistan, and Central Asia. He was born in 1809 and published several books, including "A Personal Narrative of a Journey from Herat to Khiva" in 1838.

While the name Kennison has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples illustrate its long-standing presence and associations with nobility, scholarship, and exploration over the centuries.

Data source

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