Son of Ken or son of Kenneth
A patronymic English surname meaning 'son of Ken'. The root name Ken can derive from the Gaelic Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire', or from the Old English word for 'royal' or 'bold'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kennison in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).