Girls name · North Carolina
Kennedy in North Carolina
Kennedy was the 55th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 143 babies named Kennedy that year. Since 1993, North Carolina families have named 3,625 babies Kennedy.
Popularity over time
Kennedy in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 934th |
| 1998 | 45 | 198th |
| 2002 | 86 | 109th |
| 2007 | 97 | 104th |
| 2011 | 133 | 65th |
| 2016 | 172 | 40th |
| 2020 | 149 | 53rd |
| 2025 | 143 | 55th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 934th in 1993 to 55th in 2025.
The most babies named Kennedy in North Carolina in a single year was 202, in 2017. Its best showing was 28th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Kennedy reached its best rank of 15th in New Hampshire (2021). See Kennedy in every state →
How popular is Kennedy in North Carolina?
Kennedy was the 55th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 143 babies named Kennedy that year. Since 1993, North Carolina families have named 3,625 babies Kennedy.
How many babies are named Kennedy in North Carolina?
In 2025, 143 babies were named Kennedy in North Carolina. The most babies named Kennedy in North Carolina in a single year was 202, in 2017.
What is the rank of Kennedy in North Carolina?
Kennedy ranked 55th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among girls names in 2017.
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.