Kenya Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Kenya is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kenya has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kenya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6287th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 930th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2150th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4007th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10610th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3316th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 444th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 533rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 593rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1044th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kenya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kenya"
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 "Kenya"
"Kenya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6287th of 7552 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 930th of 10718 | 1,208 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2150th of 16616 | 498 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4007th of 24088 | 356 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10610th of 23106 | 66 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3316th of 12526 | 244 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 444th of 19264 | 7,558 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 533rd of 27321 | 6,761 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 593rd of 35406 | 7,749 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1044th of 30306 | 3,028 |
Regional Popularity of "Kenya" by Generation for Male 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) |
29.42% 864th/2937 |
27.85% 970th/3483 |
21.09% 742nd/3518 |
27.57% 1115th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
43.31% 1938th/4475 |
38.51% 2000th/5194 |
58.75% 3711th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kenya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
85.51% 2078th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.64% 430th/2937 |
12.89% 449th/3483 |
10.15% 357th/3518 |
16.94% 685th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.55% 573rd/3685 |
12.07% 540th/4475 |
7.34% 381st/5194 |
12.40% 783rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.26% 699th/4582 |
15.72% 812th/5164 |
6.52% 477th/7313 |
7.99% 596th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.63% 1340th/3984 |
33.52% 1504th/4487 |
13.27% 905th/6822 |
14.42% 905th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kenya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kenya" 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.