Kennedy
KEN-uh-dee
GirlBoy
Average rank #651 across 6 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, Irish
, IrishFrom 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).
Celtic
Chief of the clan.
Popularity
How popular is Kennedy?
🏴 England & Wales
Girl
#1,449
in 2024
Boy
#2,264
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#780
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#885
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
Girl
#85
in 2025
Boy
#1,842
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
Girl
#281
in 2024
Boy
#2,550
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#427
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia
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