Kennedi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-uh-dee / /ˈkɛnədi/English; Irish
Meaning
English: leader; Irish: helmeted chief
Historical & Cultural Background
Kennedi is a modern variant of the name Kennedy, which has Irish origins. The name Kennedy is derived from the Gaelic name 'Cinnéidigh', meaning 'descendant of Cinnéidigh'. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with the Kennedy family, a prominent American political family.
Trend Summary
Kennedi has seen a rise in popularity as a modern name choice in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kennedy
- Kendall
International Variants
- Kenny (English)
- Kendrick (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kennedi was first seen in the United States in 2004. Kennedi has ranked as high as #1395 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kennedi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kennedi
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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2004 | 5 |
2006 | 5 |
2008 | 5 |