Kennedi
Every Kennedi since 1989 — 15,552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennedi
Kennedi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #709 in 2025 with 398 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 15,552 American babies have been named Kennedi. Its peak came in 2015, when 848 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kennedi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennedi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 398 | #709 | — | — |
| 2024 | 416 | #685 | — | — |
| 2023 | 474 | #625 | — | — |
| 2022 | 548 | #558 | — | — |
| 2021 | 590 | #523 | — | — |
| 2020 | 578 | #524 | — | — |
| 2019 | 626 | #503 | — | — |
| 2018 | 724 | #440 | — | — |
| 2017 | 717 | #442 | — | — |
| 2016 | 800 | #416 | — | — |
| 2015 | 848 | #387 | — | — |
| 2014 | 770 | #416 | — | — |
| 2013 | 690 | #445 | — | — |
| 2012 | 597 | #511 | — | — |
| 2011 | 694 | #445 | — | — |
| 2010 | 617 | #490 | — | — |
| 2009 | 663 | #469 | — | — |
| 2008 | 554 | #556 | 5 | #13,640 |
| 2007 | 545 | #558 | — | — |
| 2006 | 467 | #622 | 5 | #13,092 |
| 2005 | 444 | #631 | — | — |
| 2004 | 429 | #637 | 5 | #12,352 |
| 2003 | 414 | #642 | — | — |
| 2002 | 355 | #705 | — | — |
| 2001 | 322 | #743 | — | — |
| 2000 | 291 | #789 | — | — |
| 1995 | 118 | #1,398 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennedi in 2025?
Kennedi ranked #709 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 398 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kennedi?
15,552 babies have been named Kennedi in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennedi most popular?
Kennedi peaked in 2015, when 848 newborns received the name.
Is Kennedi a boy or girl name?
Kennedi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kennedi rising or falling?
Kennedi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.