Kenedy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Kenedy means 'descendant of Cinnéidigh' and is associated with the Kennedy clan.
Meaning of the Name Kenedy
Kenedy is a variant spelling of the name Kennedy, which is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cinnéidigh, meaning 'descendant of Cinnéidigh'. Cinnéidigh is a personal name that is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words 'ceann', meaning 'head' or 'chief', and 'éidigh', meaning 'ugly'. The name Kennedy is associated with the Kennedy clan in Ireland and has gained popularity as a given name in the United States.
Popularity of the Name Kenedy
The popularity for the name Kenedy peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 48 births, which ranked number 5,026 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Kenedy had the most female births in 2000 with 48, which ranked number 2,940 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2003 with 8, which ranked number 7,828 out of 12,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kenedy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 7 births, a decline of -58.82%. Among females, Kenedy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 7 births, a decline of -58.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kenedy
- 20 Year Trend of Kenedy: -77.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Kenedy: -58.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kenedy: -58.82%
Popularity of Kenedy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kenedy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kenedy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kenedy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kenedy
- Total Births of Kenedy: 6 (-8.49%)
- Female Births of Kenedy: 6 (-8.49%)
Given the downward trend of Kenedy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.49% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kenedy have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.49%.