Kennedy
Irish girl's name meaning “helmeted head”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- helmeted head
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #72
- Born in 2023
- 3,074
Meaning & origin
Kennedy comes from the Irish O Cinneide, 'descendant of Cennetig' — 'helmeted head'. The Kennedy family made it a given name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Kennedy ranked #72 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,074 US girls were given the name Kennedy.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #59 in 2018
“Unranked” means Kennedy was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Kennedy: frequently asked questions
What does the name Kennedy mean?
Kennedy is a Irish name meaning "helmeted head". Kennedy comes from the Irish O Cinneide, 'descendant of Cennetig' — 'helmeted head'. The Kennedy family made it a given name.
Where does the name Kennedy come from?
Kennedy is of Irish origin. Kennedy comes from the Irish O Cinneide, 'descendant of Cennetig' — 'helmeted head'. The Kennedy family made it a given name.
Is Kennedy a boy or a girl name?
Kennedy is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Kennedy?
In 2023, 3,074 US girls were given the name Kennedy.
Is Kennedy a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Kennedy ranked #72 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.