What does the name Kennedy mean?

The name Kennedy means "Armored head; misshapen head".

What is the origin of the name Kennedy?

Kennedy is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 2,881 babies were named Kennedy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kennedy is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,881 ↘

All-Time Total: 90,712

Peak Year: 2015

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

Girl names closely related to Kennedy

Reagan Bailey Rylee Harper Addison Nova Marley Eliza

Boy names closely related to Kennedy

Wyatt Jackson Kaden Landon Jameson Carter Jaxon Nolan

Names with similar meaning to Kennedy

Kennedi

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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