Kenny Whitlow

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kenny Whitlow — Irish
59K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kenny Whitlow 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 Whitlow: Bob Whitlow (1936–2020), American football player Edward Whitlow (c.1832–1870), English cricketer Fred Whitlow (1904–1978), English footballer Jill Whitlow (born 1964), actress Ken Whitlow (1917–1969), American football player Mike Whitlow (born 1968), footballer Robert V. Whitlow (1918–1997), military officer Robert Whitlow, film-maker and author Woodrow Whitlow Jr., associate administrator for Mission Support at NASA 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: Whitlow

English

Bob Whitlow (1936–2020), American football player Edward Whitlow (c.1832–1870), English cricketer Fred Whitlow (1904–1978), English footballer Jill Whitlow (born 1964), actress Ken Whitlow (1917–1969), American football player Mike Whitlow (born 1968), footballer Robert V. Whitlow (1918–1997), military officer Robert Whitlow, film-maker and author Woodrow Whitlow Jr., associate administrator for Mission Support at NASA

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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 Whitlow

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 Whitlow:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

2
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Whitlow?
The surname Whitlow originates from English. Bob Whitlow (1936–2020), American football player Edward Whitlow (c.1832–1870), English cricketer Fred Whitlow (1904–1978), English footballer Jill Whitlow (born 1964), actress Ken Whitlow (1917–1969), American football player Mike Whitlow (born 1968), footballer Robert V. Whitlow (1918–1997), military officer Robert Whitlow, film-maker and author Woodrow Whitlow Jr., associate administrator for Mission Support at NASA
What are the origins of the name Kenny Whitlow?
The name Kenny Whitlow combines two different traditions: the first name Kenny has Irish roots, while the surname Whitlow originates from English.
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