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Girl Name

Kennedy

"Helmeted chief, armored head"

Ranked #1738 for girls

About the Name Kennedy

Meaning

Helmeted chief, armored head

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Girl

First Letter

K

Boy Rank

#1738

Girl Rank

#89

Kennedy is a girl name of Celtic origin. The name means "Helmeted chief, armored head" and Currently ranked #1738 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Celtic names.

Popularity Over Time

#191
1950
#1144
1960
#273
1970
#590
1980
#9826
1990
#29282
2000
#40086
2010
#16382
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Kennedy

  • JF John F. Kennedy

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
7
Starts with
K
Origin
Celtic

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