An estimated 24,285 living Americans are named Kenya.
How rare is Kenya?
Kenya is uncommon among babies today, with 71 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.1% from its 1973 peak.
How old is the typical Kenya?
The median age of a living American named Kenya is approximately 32 years, with most bearers falling between 20 and 47 years old.
Is Kenya still popular?
No. Kenya is endangered as a baby name, down 92.1% from its 1973 peak with 71 births in 2025.
Where is Kenya most common?
Kenya has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 4.7× more often than the national baseline.
1952Peak 19732025
Peak year
1973
Decline from peak
92.1%
2025
71
All-time
25,412
Diaspora map
Kenya spread fast — broke out in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee (1973) and ran high in 17 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 1973 · over-represented in 17 states over 6 years
