Kennedi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kennedi is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kennedi?
Kennedi is spelled K-E-N-N-E-D-I. The name has 7 letters.
Kennedi at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kennedi is a variant spelling of Kennedy, which is derived from Gaelic elements meaning “helmet-headed” or “armored head.”
- Origin
- Kennedi is commonly associated with the Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Kennedy, originating from Irish and Scottish roots.
- Pronunciation
- KEN-uh-dee · 3 syllables
Kennedi Popularity in 2025
Rank#707
Recorded Births398
- Girls usage fell 22 places to #707 and recorded 18 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kennedi Mean?
Kennedi is a variant spelling of Kennedy, which is derived from Gaelic elements meaning “helmet-headed” or “armored head.”
Origin: Kennedi is commonly associated with the Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Kennedy, originating from Irish and Scottish roots.
How Do You Pronounce Kennedi?
PronunciationKEN-uh-dee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kennedi?
- History
- Kennedi is a modern spelling variant of Kennedy, a name historically used as both a surname and a given name in Gaelic-speaking regions.
Kennedi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 398 | #707 |
| 2024 | Girls | 416 | #685 |
| 2023 | Girls | 474 | #625 |
| 2022 | Girls | 548 | #558 |
| 2021 | Girls | 590 | #523 |
| 2020 | Girls | 578 | #523 |
| 2019 | Girls | 626 | #503 |
| 2018 | Girls | 724 | #440 |
| 2017 | Girls | 717 | #442 |
| 2016 | Girls | 800 | #416 |
| 2015 | Girls | 848 | #386 |
| 2014 | Girls | 770 | #415 |
| 2013 | Girls | 690 | #445 |
| 2012 | Girls | 597 | #511 |
| 2011 | Girls | 694 | #445 |
| 2010 | Girls | 617 | #490 |
| 2009 | Girls | 663 | #468 |
| 2008 | Girls | 554 | #556 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 545 | #558 |
| 2006 | Girls | 467 | #622 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2005 | Girls | 444 | #629 |
| 2004 | Girls | 429 | #636 |
When Was Kennedi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Girls
848 recorded births
National rank #386
2016 · Girls
800 recorded births
National rank #416
2014 · Girls
770 recorded births
National rank #415
2018 · Girls
724 recorded births
National rank #440
Where Kennedi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| WV | #204 | 8 |
| LA | #224 | 19 |
| AL | #247 | 19 |
| GA | #257 | 40 |
| SC | #332 | 15 |
| AR | #335 | 9 |
| MS | #341 | 8 |