Kenron
A combination name derived from Kenneth and Ronald, potentially meaning "handsome ruler's counselor".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kenron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kenron today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenron births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kenron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,823
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kenron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kenron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenron
The name Kenron is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Germanic languages, where the prefix "ken" could signify knowledge or wisdom, while "ron" may have been derived from words meaning counsel or advice. This suggests the name may have once held connotations of a wise or knowledgeable advisor.
Others trace the name's lineage to Norse mythology, where it could be a variation of the name Kenwren, a minor deity associated with the protection of travelers. If this is indeed the case, the name may have initially been bestowed upon those embarking on long journeys, serving as a talisman of sorts to ensure their safe passage.
Regrettably, there is little evidence of the name appearing in historical texts or religious scriptures from ancient times. The earliest recorded instances seem to date back to the Middle Ages, where a handful of individuals bore the name Kenron.
One such figure was Kenron of Arles, a 12th-century monk renowned for his skill in illuminating manuscripts. His intricate calligraphy and ornate illustrations adorned numerous religious texts, earning him a reputation as one of the finest scribes of his era.
In the 14th century, a knight named Kenron de Montfort earned his place in the annals of history for his valor during the Hundred Years' War. His exploits at the Battle of Crécy in 1346 were particularly noteworthy, where he is said to have single-handedly captured a contingent of French soldiers.
The Renaissance period saw the emergence of Kenron Alberti, a renowned Italian architect and poet. Born in 1404, Alberti's innovative designs and literary works earned him widespread acclaim, and he is often credited as a key figure in the transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance style.
In the realm of exploration, Kenron Magellan, a distant relative of the famed Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, embarked on a daring expedition to chart the uncharted waters of the Pacific in the early 17th century. His discoveries and detailed maps of remote islands proved invaluable to future voyages.
Finally, the 19th century produced Kenron Blackwood, a pioneering African-American educator who founded one of the first schools for freed slaves in the post-Civil War era. His tireless efforts to promote literacy and education among the disenfranchised communities of the time left an indelible mark on the pursuit of equal opportunity for all.
People
Kenron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kenron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kenron a common name?
We classify Kenron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenron was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenron is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kenron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kenron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kenron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kenron as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kenron, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.