FIRST NAME
Kennedy
Kennedy is the 382nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 70,373 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 6,742 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #382 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
70,373
living · #382
BABIES NAMED KENNEDY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1957–2025
20253K
As a female name, Kennedy peaked in 2015, when 4,523 babies were named Kennedy (the #58 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #1,316 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
6,742
living · #1,316
BABIES NAMED KENNEDY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
202586
As a male name, Kennedy peaked in 1964, when 229 babies were named Kennedy (the #518 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)