Girls name · California
Kennedy in California
In 2025, 215 babies born in California were named Kennedy, making it the #142 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1990, add up to 6,938.
Popularity over time
Kennedy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8 | #2448 |
| 1996 | 113 | #371 |
| 2001 | 167 | #261 |
| 2006 | 198 | #243 |
| 2010 | 189 | #233 |
| 2015 | 341 | #119 |
| 2020 | 267 | #124 |
| 2025 | 215 | #142 |
No year in California had more Kennedy births than 2016, when 359 were born. Kennedy's highest rank in California was #101, set in 2021.
Rank swung between #101 (2021) and #3463 (1991) in California, from #2448 in 1990 to #142 in 2025.
Nationally, Kennedy's strongest state was New Hampshire, where it hit #15 in 2021. See Kennedy in every state →
How popular is Kennedy in California?
In 2025, 215 babies born in California were named Kennedy, making it the #142 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1990, add up to 6,938.
How many babies are named Kennedy in California?
In 2025, 215 babies born in California were named Kennedy.
What is the rank of Kennedy in California?
Kennedy's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #142.
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.