Kennedie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kennedie is a variant of the Irish surname Kennedy and means 'descendant of Cinnédidh'.
Meaning of the Name Kennedie
Kennedie is a variant of the name Kennedy, which is derived from an Irish surname. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name ‘Ó Cinnéidigh’, meaning 'descendant of Cinnédidh'. Cinnédidh is an ancient personal name which is derived from the Gaelic words ‘ceann’, meaning 'head' or 'chief', and ‘éidigh’, meaning 'ugly' or 'grim'. The name Kennedy has gained popularity as a given name for both boys and girls in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Kennedie
The popularity for the name Kennedie peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 83 births, which ranked number 4,080 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Kennedie had the most female births in 2007 with 83, which ranked number 2,309 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kennedie has declined sharply over the last ten years from 50 births to 22 births, a decline of -56.00%. Among females, Kennedie has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 50 births to 22 births, a decline of -56.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kennedie
- 20 Year Trend of Kennedie: -61.40%
- 10 Year Trend of Kennedie: -56.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kennedie: -56.00%
Popularity of Kennedie by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kennedie. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kennedie in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kennedie is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kennedie
- Total Births of Kennedie: 20 (-7.88%)
- Female Births of Kennedie: 20 (-7.88%)
Given the downward trend of Kennedie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kennedie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 20 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.88%.