Kennedy

Girl's name

Kennedy is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Cinnéide, meaning "helmet-headed" or "misshapen head."

Meaning Armored head; misshapen head
Origin Irish
U.S. births in 2023 2,881 Falling
Peak year 2015

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With K

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kennedy McMann - Actress known for "Nancy Drew" TV series.
  • Kennedy Summers - Playboy Playmate of the Year 2014.
  • Kennedy Davenport - Drag queen from "RuPaul's Drag Race."
  • Kennedy Raye - TikTok star and social media influencer.
  • Kennedy Holmes - Singer and "The Voice" contestant.
  • Kennedy Grace - Singer-songwriter and musician.
  • Kennedy Tucker - YouTuber and lifestyle influencer.
  • Kennedy Brock - Musician from band The Maine.

Sisters for Kennedy

Girl names closely related to Kennedy

Reagan Bailey Rylee Harper Addison Nova Marley Eliza

Brothers for Kennedy

Boy names closely related to Kennedy

Wyatt Jackson Kaden Landon Jameson Carter Jaxon Nolan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Kennedy

Kennedi

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Kennedy in the Baby Name Genius app.

Download on iPhone Get it on Android