Kennedy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An Irish clan name meaning helmeted chief, carrying the dignity of a great American legacy.
Kennedy as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #64
- Peak
- #54 in 2015
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kennedy Means
Kennedy is a girl name of Irish origin. An Irish clan name meaning helmeted chief, carrying the dignity of a great American legacy.
How Popular Kennedy Is
Kennedy currently ranks #64 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #54 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Kennedy
- The Kennedy political dynasty gave this surname its aspirational quality.
- Has been used almost exclusively for girls since the 2000s.
- Originally means misshapen head in Gaelic, though nobody remembers that.
Kennedy as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #85
- Peak
- #54 in 2015
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kennedy Means
Kennedy is a unisex name of Irish origin. Meaning helmeted chief in Irish, Kennedy resonates with American history, leadership, and a legacy of service.
How Popular Kennedy Is
Kennedy currently ranks #85 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #54 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Kennedy
- President John F. Kennedy gave this name its powerful patriotic association.
- Kennedy has been primarily used for girls since the 2000s.
- The original Irish is Ceanneidigh, meaning rough-headed or helmeted chief.
Names Like Kennedy
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kennedy
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kennedy.
Questions About Kennedy
What does Kennedy mean?
Kennedy is a girl name of Irish origin. An Irish clan name meaning helmeted chief, carrying the dignity of a great American legacy.
How popular is Kennedy?
Kennedy currently ranks #64 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #54 in 2015. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Kennedy come from?
Kennedy comes from Irish roots. The Kennedy political dynasty gave this surname its aspirational quality.
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