Kenny Anton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kenny Anton — Irish
59K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kenny Anton is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Kenny is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith". It was once popular in the 16th-century in Leinster, Munster, parts of Connacht and in County Tyrone in Ulster, and was Anglicised as O'Kenna, O'Kenny, O'Kinney, Kenna, Kenney, Kenny, and Kinney amongst other variations. The surname Anton: Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó. Kenny is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 59K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kenny reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kenny

Irish

Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith". It was once popular in the 16th-century in Leinster, Munster, parts of Connacht and in County Tyrone in Ulster, and was Anglicised as O'Kenna, O'Kenny, O'Kinney, Kenna, Kenney, Kenny, and Kinney amongst other variations.

Surname: Anton

Spanish

Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kenny is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kenny by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kenny Anton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kenny Anton:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kenny?
The first name Kenny originates from Irish. Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish Ó Cionnaith, also spelt Ó Cionnaoith and Ó Cionaodha, meaning "descendant of Cionnaith". It was once popular in the 16th-century in Leinster, Munster, parts of Connacht and in County Tyrone in Ulster, and was Anglicised as O'Kenna, O'Kenny, O'Kinney, Kenna, Kenney, Kenny, and Kinney amongst other variations.
When was Kenny most popular?
The name Kenny reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Anton?
The surname Anton originates from Spanish. Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó.
What are the origins of the name Kenny Anton?
The name Kenny Anton combines two different traditions: the first name Kenny has Irish roots, while the surname Anton originates from Spanish.
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