Kenneth is a name of Scottish origin and it means "bold" or "handsome". It comes from the Gaelic words "cenn" which means head, and "tòmhais" meaning strong.
The name Kenneth was popular among Scottish kings in ancient times. One of the most notable ones was King Kenneth MacAlpin who ruled Scotland during the 9th century. He united the Picts and Scots to form a single kingdom known as Alba, which is now part of Scotland.
Kenneth has been used as a given name since medieval times, but it wasn't until the late 18th and early 19th centuries that it became popular in England and America. Today, Kenneth is still considered a traditional Scottish name but it is used worldwide.
In literature and pop culture, some famous Kenneths include American author Kenneth Grahame who wrote "The Wind in the Willows", and British actor Kenneth Branagh known for his roles in various films such as "Henry V" and "Thor".
Overall, Kenneth is a strong, bold name with rich historical roots that has stood the test of time.
The name Kenneith has been given to babies born in the United States for over eight decades, with fluctuations in its popularity over time. The earliest recorded birth was in 1927, with six newborns being named Kenneith that year.
Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, the name's popularity remained relatively stable, with five births each year between 1936 and 1949. However, there was a significant increase in its usage in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with peaks of thirteen births in 1959 and eleven births in 1960.
In the following decades, Kenneith's popularity seemed to decline. Between 1973 and 2005, there were only seven years where more than five babies were named Kenneith at birth, with the highest being seven births in 1973.
Despite these fluctuations, the name has maintained a steady presence throughout the years, with a total of 219 newborns being named Kenneith in the United States since 1927. It is fascinating to observe how the popularity of names can change over time and across generations.