Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kennedy.
National Rank (2025)
#85
All-Time Peak Rank
#54 (2014)
Total U.S. Births
93,663
Unisex Distribution7.4% Boy / 92.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kennedy Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kennedy
According to SSA data, Kennedy achieved its highest historical rank of #54 in 2014. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 4,523 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kennedy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,523Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:5
1960s:16
1970s:23
1980s:126
1990s:8,552
2000s:27,569
2010s:38,593
2020s:18,779
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKen-ne-dy
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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