Declining since 2009, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Kennadee since 1995
Babies named Kennadee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 245 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Kennadee is a modern American respelling of Kennedy, a surname turned given name that gained significant popularity in the 20th century. While the original Irish surname Ó Cinnéide is thought to mean 'helmet-headed,' the adoption of Kennedy as a first name was heavily influenced by the prominent political family, especially President John F. Kennedy. Kennadee first appeared in U.S. baby name data in 1995, and its peak year of use was 2008. Since 2009, the name has been in steady decline in popularity. Variants such as Kenadee and Kennedie have also been used, but Kennadee remains a less common choice. Unsurprisingly, the name is used almost exclusively for girls.
Kennadee is a modern American respelling of Kennedy, derived from the Irish surname Ó Cinnéide, which is composed of the elements ceann 'head' and éide 'helmet' or 'armor'. The original meaning is often given as 'helmet-headed' or 'ugly head'. The name Kennedy rose to prominence in the United States due to the political family of John F. Kennedy. Kennadee, along with other respellings like Kenadee and Kennedie, emerged in the late 1990s as parents sought distinctive variations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenna, Dee, K.D.
Sibling names for Kennadee
Names that share Kennadee's style, for a brother or sister.
