Kennon is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from an Irish surname that means 'little head'. It is believed to have originated as a diminutive of the Irish personal name Cennétig, which is composed of the elements 'cenn' meaning 'head' and '-tig' denoting ' little'. This intriguing name has been historically associated with individuals of high status, as it was borne by several powerful Irish kings.
The name Kennon experienced a significant increase in popularity from the mid-1940s to the late 1960s, with peaks of over 20 births per year between 1953 and 1968. However, it began to decline in popularity thereafter, with fewer than 20 births per year after 1970. The name reached its lowest point in recent years, with only 6 births recorded in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1765 births named Kennon from 1917 to 2023.