Girls name · California
Kennedy in California
Kennedy was the 142nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 215 babies named Kennedy that year. Since 1990, California families have named 6,938 babies Kennedy.
Popularity over time
Kennedy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8 | 2448th |
| 1996 | 113 | 371st |
| 2001 | 167 | 261st |
| 2006 | 198 | 243rd |
| 2010 | 189 | 233rd |
| 2015 | 341 | 119th |
| 2020 | 267 | 124th |
| 2025 | 215 | 142nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 2448th in 1990 to 142nd in 2025.
The most babies named Kennedy in California in a single year was 359, in 2016. Its best showing was 101st among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Kennedy reached its best rank of 15th in New Hampshire (2021). See Kennedy in every state →
How popular is Kennedy in California?
Kennedy was the 142nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 215 babies named Kennedy that year. Since 1990, California families have named 6,938 babies Kennedy.
How many babies are named Kennedy in California?
In 2025, 215 babies were named Kennedy in California. The most babies named Kennedy in California in a single year was 359, in 2016.
What is the rank of Kennedy in California?
Kennedy ranked 142nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 101st among girls names in 2021.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.