Kennedy
Peaked at #54 nationally in 2014, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Kennedy has been recorded 92% of the time for girls and 8% of the time for boys.
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Kennedy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#54
in 2014
Current rank
#89
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1957–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1957, Kennedy reached its peak popularity for girls in 2014, ranking #54 nationally with 4,497 babies given the name that year.
As of 2024, Kennedy ranks #89 nationally for girls, with 2,881 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #89 | 2,881 |
| 2023 | #72 | 3,074 |
| 2022 | #74 | 3,075 |
| 2021 | #70 | 3,443 |
| 2020 | #72 | 3,360 |
| 2019 | #67 | 3,691 |
| 2018 | #59 | 3,945 |
| 2017 | #58 | 4,162 |
Kennedy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#518
in 1964
Current rank
#1738
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Kennedy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #518 nationally with 229 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1182 (2014) to #1738 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Kennedy ranks #1738 nationally for boys, with 95 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,738 | 95 |
| 2023 | #1,656 | 104 |
| 2022 | #1,658 | 104 |
| 2021 | #1,625 | 104 |
| 2020 | #1,286 | 142 |
| 2019 | #1,338 | 135 |
| 2018 | #1,397 | 126 |
| 2017 | #1,296 | 140 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kennedy most popular?
Kennedy was most popular in 2014, when it ranked #54 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kennedy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kennedy?
At least 98,080 babies have been recorded with the name Kennedy in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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