Girls name · Illinois
Kennedy in Illinois
Kennedy was the 89th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 95 babies named Kennedy that year. Since 1993, Illinois families have named 3,671 babies Kennedy.
Popularity over time
Kennedy in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 1579th |
| 1998 | 82 | 181st |
| 2002 | 129 | 120th |
| 2007 | 146 | 101st |
| 2011 | 128 | 96th |
| 2016 | 164 | 65th |
| 2020 | 113 | 82nd |
| 2025 | 95 | 89th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1579th in 1993 to 89th in 2025.
The most babies named Kennedy in Illinois in a single year was 166, in 2014. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Kennedy reached its best rank of 15th in New Hampshire (2021). See Kennedy in every state →
How popular is Kennedy in Illinois?
Kennedy was the 89th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 95 babies named Kennedy that year. Since 1993, Illinois families have named 3,671 babies Kennedy.
How many babies are named Kennedy in Illinois?
In 2025, 95 babies were named Kennedy in Illinois. The most babies named Kennedy in Illinois in a single year was 166, in 2014.
What is the rank of Kennedy in Illinois?
Kennedy ranked 89th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 2019.
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.