Name Legacy

Kennedy

Recorded 1912–2025 · United States

Kennedy was most popular in 2015, when 4,688 American babies were given the name — ranking #146 that year. In 2025 it ranked #210, with 3,019 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 101,120 people named Kennedy.

Most popular in2015
Rank that year#146
Births that year4,688
Total since 1880101,120

Kennedy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kennedy’s peak in 2015. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org