Kennedi
Kennedi is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Helmeted head, armored chief, or misshapen head.
Origin and history
Kennedi is a modern spelling variation of Kennedy, derived from an Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname. Meaning 'helmeted head' or 'deformed head', the name gained popularity in the United States as a given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It offers a contemporary, stylish twist on a classic surname.
Popularity in the United States
15,537 babies in the United States have been named Kennedi since 1880. It ranks #1249 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #573.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- GA (10.2 %)
- LA (6.7 %)
- TN (5.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 961 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,484 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,083 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,004 |
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Keni
Fun facts
- Kennedi emerged as a popular alternative spelling of Kennedy during the trend of replacing terminal 'y' sounds with 'i'.
- Like its traditional counterpart, Kennedi fits into the long-standing American trend of adopting surnames as given names.