Kennedy

Irish

"misshapen head"

Updated Sun May 11 2025

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Kennedy Origin and Meaning

The name Kennedy is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "misshapen head".

This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert Kennedy, Kennedy is now one of the most popular unisex names for girls as well as the top girls' name starting with K. This is one name that manages to sound trendy and classic at the same time.

# 89 in the US

Kennedy Rank in US Top 1000

# 792 on Nameberry

Kennedy Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Kennedy

89US2024
792Nameberry2025
49Future2028

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