How Many People Are Named Kennedy?
98,080
people in the United States are named Kennedy
1 in 3,415 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#702
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0293%
Of US population
Peak Year
2015
4,687 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Irish
Pronunciation:
KEN-ə-dee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cinnéidigh meaning "descendant of CENNÉTIG". The name is often given in honour of assassinated American president John F. Kennedy (1917-1963).
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 14.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1912 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
9,138
California
7,540
Ohio
4,893
Georgia
4,667
Michigan
4,294
Florida
4,076
Illinois
3,698
North Carolina
3,696
New York
3,023
Pennsylvania
2,944
💡 Fun Facts About "Kennedy"
- 2,976 babies were named Kennedy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2015
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1912
- Most popular in Texas
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