Kennedi Girl

Popularity: #572 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEN-uh-dee //ˈkɛn.ə.di//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: leader; Irish: helmeted chief

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kennedi is a modern variant of the name Kennedy, which has its roots in the Irish surname "Cinnéidigh." This surname is derived from the Gaelic elements "ceann," meaning "head," and "éidigh," which translates to "ugly" or "helmeted." The name originally referred to a person who was a leader or chief, reflecting a position of authority or prominence. The transition from a surname to a given name occurred in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as surnames began to be adopted as first names, a trend that gained momentum in the latter half of the century.

Historically, the Kennedy family is notable in Irish history, with several prominent figures bearing the name, including John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who was of Irish descent.

The name has been associated with various historical milestones, particularly in the context of Irish-American identity and political influence. The use of Kennedy as a first name became more widespread in the United States during the mid-20th century, coinciding with the rise of the Kennedy political dynasty.

Culturally, the name Kennedi, like its predecessor Kennedy, carries connotations of leadership and strength. It is often associated with qualities such as resilience and determination, reflecting the legacy of the Kennedy family in American history.

The name has also been embraced in various forms, with diminutives like Ken or Keni emerging in informal contexts. Overall, Kennedi represents a blend of historical significance and modern adaptation, embodying both a rich heritage and contemporary appeal.

Famous people named Kennedi

In this section, you will find notable people named Kennedi. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kennedi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kennedi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kennedi Clements is a singer and songwriter best known for her singles and performances in various music festivals.

Kennedi Wright is a professional soccer player best known for her contributions to the women's soccer league.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kennedi was first seen in the United States in 1989.

Kennedi has ranked as high as #771 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Kennedi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kennedi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kennedi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kennedi.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 398 0 398
2024 416 0 416
2023 474 0 474
2022 548 0 548
2021 590 0 590
2020 578 0 578
2019 626 0 626
2018 724 0 724
2017 717 0 717
2016 800 0 800
2015 848 0 848
2014 770 0 770
2013 690 0 690
2012 597 0 597
2011 694 0 694
2010 617 0 617
2009 663 0 663
2008 559 5 554
2007 545 0 545
2006 472 5 467
2005 444 0 444
2004 434 5 429
2003 414 0 414
2002 355 0 355
2001 322 0 322
2000 291 0 291
1999 272 0 272
1998 203 0 203
1997 160 0 160
1996 142 0 142
1995 118 0 118
1994 42 0 42
1993 15 0 15
1992 9 0 9
1989 5 0 5

Top States for Kennedi (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 44
12%
FL 34
9%
GA 33
9%
NC 26
7%
TN 24
6%
MS 23
6%
LA 20
5%
CA 18
5%
OH 18
5%
AL 17
5%
MD 16
4%
IL 14
4%
VA 12
3%
IN 9
2%
SC 9
2%
NY 8
2%
WI 8
2%
MI 6
2%
CO 6
2%
NE 6
2%
OK 5
1%
PA 5
1%
IA 5
1%
WV 5
1%