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Kennedy

male

Meaning

"Helmeted Head"

Irish surname-derived given name from Ó Cinnéide, commonly interpreted as helmeted head, used broadly in modern Anglophone naming.

UniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Kennedy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1738Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1738

Kennedy was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-82

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Kennedy Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kennedy

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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