Baby Name Popularity Profile

Kennedy

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Kennedy.

✦ Helmet head 🌍 Irish traditional
National Rank (2025) #85
All-Time Peak Rank #54 Achieved 2014
Total U.S. Births 93,663 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 3.9% Boy / 96.1% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 1957 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 4,523 births in 2015
πŸ’‘ The Kennedy Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Helmet head
Language Origin Irish
Origin Type single
Derived from the Irish surname Γ“ CinnΓ©idigh, meaning 'descendant of CennΓ©tig'. CennΓ©tig is composed of 'ceann' (head) and 'Γ©idigh' (ugly or armored).
Common Nicknames
Ken Kenny Dee
Alternative Spellings
Kenedy
Pronunciation: KEN-Ι™-dee
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– 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.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Kennedy across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -35.2% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,523 births in 2015
Years in Top 100 15 yrs
Years in Top 500 31 yrs
Registry Streak 44 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ken-ne-dy
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Utah, Georgia, Idaho, Arizona
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #138 763 2007 41.9% Decline
Utah #98 1,468 2005 +35.5% Growth
Georgia #55 4,487 2014 5.7% Decline
Idaho #79 622 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #104 1,707 2015 22.4% Decline
Maryland #88 1,932 2014 30.9% Decline
North Carolina #55 3,625 2017 4.0% Decline
South Dakota #109 424 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #87 2,641 2017 1.2% Decline
South Carolina #69 1,784 2014 8.5% Decline
Washington #110 1,954 2017 30.1% Decline
Delaware #61 247 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #137 2,814 2014 42.4% Decline
Arkansas #70 1,262 2014 33.3% Decline
Oklahoma #108 1,570 2016 36.5% Decline
Texas #117 8,780 2015 +0.8% Growth
Kentucky #64 1,997 2014 13.6% Decline
Michigan #59 4,340 2014 23.9% Decline
Florida #105 3,922 2015 7.5% Decline
Kansas #101 1,206 2016 29.5% Decline
Virginia #78 2,580 2014 24.5% Decline
Missouri #69 2,519 2014 18.0% Decline
Colorado #77 1,339 2021 Stable
Louisiana #114 1,998 2014 21.7% Decline
Nebraska #91 806 2015 35.3% Decline
Oregon #111 986 2017 27.9% Decline
Ohio #77 4,925 2015 22.3% Decline
Alaska Unranked 145 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #98 1,329 2014 +3.3% Growth
Alabama #63 1,837 2016 +14.0% Growth
North Dakota #110 338 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #74 1,954 2013 +1.7% Growth
Montana #93 282 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #86 1,670 2015 19.4% Decline
Mississippi #72 1,145 2016 12.5% Decline
New Hampshire #35 281 2021 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #173 396 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming #36 108 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #89 3,671 2014 15.9% Decline
California #142 6,938 2016 19.5% Decline
West Virginia #76 590 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #52 3,074 2015 +15.7% Growth
Maine #69 252 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #96 550 2022 6.5% Decline
New Jersey #136 1,272 2018 20.8% Decline
Rhode Island #56 167 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 140 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #199 219 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont #83 68 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #90 938 2020 8.8% Decline
New York #122 2,902 2016 14.9% Decline

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