Kennedy
boy name#1837 in 2025Kennedy entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #516 in 1964, ranks #1837 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1837
rank today
#516
peak (1964)
86
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2641 |
| 1920s | #2983 |
| 1930s | #2818 |
| 1940s | #2480 |
| 1950s | #1838 |
| 1960s | #801 |
| 1970s | #1948 |
| 1980s | #1578 |
| 1990s | #1046 |
| 2000s | #1003 |
| 2010s | #1227 |
| 2020s | #1627 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kennedy has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Kennedy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kennedy alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kennedy in 2025?
- Kennedy ranks #1837 among US boy names in 2025, with 86 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kennedy most popular?
- Kennedy peaked in 1964, reaching #516 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kennedy with classmates?
- Kennedy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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