Kenny Boulware

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kenny Boulware — Irish
59K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kenny Boulware 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 Boulware: Ben Boulware (born 1994), American football player Bill Boulware, American television producer of One on One (TV series), co-creator of 227 (TV series) Caldwell Elwood Boulware (1909–1990), long time mathematics professor at North Carolina Central University, active in the American civil rights movement in the south, first African American Trustee at Duke University, elected to multiple terms of the Durham, NC City Council John Boulware, American settler (1850s) of Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States J. W. Boulware, first commander (1944) of the USS Heywood L. Edwards (DD-663) Harold R. 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: Boulware

English

Ben Boulware (born 1994), American football player Bill Boulware, American television producer of One on One (TV series), co-creator of 227 (TV series) Caldwell Elwood Boulware (1909–1990), long time mathematics professor at North Carolina Central University, active in the American civil rights movement in the south, first African American Trustee at Duke University, elected to multiple terms of the Durham, NC City Council John Boulware, American settler (1850s) of Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States J. W. Boulware, first commander (1944) of the USS Heywood L. Edwards (DD-663) Harold R.

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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 Boulware

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 Boulware:

4
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Boulware?
The surname Boulware originates from English. Ben Boulware (born 1994), American football player Bill Boulware, American television producer of One on One (TV series), co-creator of 227 (TV series) Caldwell Elwood Boulware (1909–1990), long time mathematics professor at North Carolina Central University, active in the American civil rights movement in the south, first African American Trustee at Duke University, elected to multiple terms of the Durham, NC City Council John Boulware, American settler (1850s) of Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States J. W. Boulware, first commander (1944) of the USS Heywood L. Edwards (DD-663) Harold R.
What are the origins of the name Kenny Boulware?
The name Kenny Boulware combines two different traditions: the first name Kenny has Irish roots, while the surname Boulware originates from English.
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