UK boy's name
Kenrick
Masculine name of English origin, possibly from the Old English words "cyn" (royal) and "ric" (power or ruler).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kenrick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kenrick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Kenrick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kenrick ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 boys were registered as Kenrick.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kenrick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kenrick mean?
The given name Kenrick originated from the Old English words "cyne" meaning royal or noble, and "ric" meaning power or rule. It was initially a surname that emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, somewhere between the 5th and 11th centuries AD. The name is believed to have been derived from the region of Kenrick in Worcestershire, England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kenrick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as a surname in this document, indicating its use as a personal name predates the 11th century.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Kenrick served as the Abbot of Evesham Abbey in Worcestershire. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period, including the Chronicon Abbatiae de Evesham, a chronicle of the abbey's history.
During the 13th century, a man named Kenrick de Winchcombe was recorded as a landowner in the county of Gloucestershire, England. His name appears in the Pipe Rolls, which were financial records maintained by the English government at the time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Kenrick Swinford was a member of the English gentry and served as a Justice of the Peace in Staffordshire. He is mentioned in various legal documents and records from that period.
Another influential person with the name Kenrick was Sir Kenrick Digby, an English diplomat and courtier who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries (1603-1665). He was involved in various political and military affairs during the English Civil War and is mentioned in several historical accounts from that era.
While the name Kenrick has its roots in England, it has been used in other parts of the world over the centuries, though its prevalence has remained relatively low compared to more common names. The name has appeared in various historical records, documents, and accounts, reflecting its long-standing use as a personal name throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kenrick over time
The chart below shows babies named Kenrick registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kenrick, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenrick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kenrick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4322 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kenrick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kenrick in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kenrick was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kenrick most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Kenrick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kenrick?
Masculine name of English origin, possibly from the Old English words "cyn" (royal) and "ric" (power or ruler).
How many people are called Kenrick in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kenrick across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.