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Kennedy
Kennedy is an Irish name meaning 'descendant of Cinnéidigh,' which refers to a 'helmeted head.' It conveys a sense of strength and leadership, often associated with resilience and determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 101,120 |
| Gender | Female (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 22%FL — 20%GA — 18%NY — 18%
Notable People
John F. Kennedy (35th President of the United States) · Robert F. Kennedy (U.S. Senator and Attorney General) · Edward M. Kennedy (U.S. Senator) · Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt (Author and daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger) · Gina Kennedy (British Squash Player)
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