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How Many People Are Named Kennedy?
Estimated people named Kennedy living in the U.S. today
96,215
Gender distribution
7% male · 93% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 98,080
- Peak year: 2015 (4,687 births)
- Estimated living today: 96,215
Kennedy by age group — who carries the name today?
Kennedy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kennedy
Kennedy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 98,080 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 96,215 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,552 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kennedys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kennedy in the US?
An estimated 96,215 people named Kennedy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kennedy rare — about 1 in 3,552 Americans.
Is Kennedy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kennedy is 7% male and 93% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kennedy most popular?
Kennedy peaked in 2015, when 4,687 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kennedy?
Kennedy ranks #548 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).