girl's name
Kennede
KEN-uh-dee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 141
Kennede is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2001, when 27 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kennede Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Kennede?
In 2017, Kennede was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kennede
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kennede Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kennede over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kennede
- English KEN-uh-dee
Sibling Names for Kennede
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kennede — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kennede
How popular is the name Kennede?
In 2017, Kennede was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kennede a girl's or a boy's name?
Kennede is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kennede?
Kennede has 3 syllables.
When was Kennede most popular?
Kennede peaked in 2001, when 27 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.