Kennedi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kennedi is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Cionnaith', meaning 'descendant of the fierce one'. It has evolved through historical forms, including Kennedy. The name reflects traits of strength and affection, and it does not have biblical relevance. Kennedi became popular in the late 20th century and is perceived as trendy and modern.
The name Kennedi is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kennedi has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kennedi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18784th out of 24088 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4404th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 638th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 487th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kennedi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kennedi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛnədi/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Kennedi is derived from the Gaelic name 'Cionnaith', which means 'descendant of Cionnaith'. The name Cionnaith is composed of the elements 'cion', meaning 'affection', and 'naith', meaning 'fierce'.
Meaning
descendant of the fierce one
Language Evolution
Cionnaith, Cionnaith, Kennedy
Historical Usage
Kennedi gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of the traditional surname Kennedy.
Variants & Derivatives
Kennedy, Kendall, Ken
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Kennedi is viewed as modern and trendy, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Kennedi Clements, a notable American actress, Kennedi Wright, an emerging social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kennedi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kennedi"
"Kennedi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18784th of 24088 | 15 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4404th of 27321 | 331 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 638th of 35406 | 7,027 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 487th of 30306 | 7,777 |
Regional Popularity of "Kennedi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kennedi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.95% 2246th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
45.65% 2371st/5194 |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.51% 573rd/4582 |
30.79% 1590th/5164 |
5.77% 422nd/7313 |
18.18% 1357th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.17% 485th/3984 |
19.46% 873rd/4487 |
4.56% 311th/6822 |
18.82% 1181st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kennedi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kennedi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.