Kenadie
Of Scottish origin, meaning "fair stubborn one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,706 living Americans carry the first name Kenadie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kenadie today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenadie births was 2007 (256 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenadie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Kenadie is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 200,911 Americans
Peak year
2007
256 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,219
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kenadie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenadie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 887 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kenadie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kenadie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kenadies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 28 states and territories. Texas, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Kenadie, while Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenadie
The name Kenadie is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have origins in any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds that was bestowed upon children by parents seeking a unique and melodic name.
While the name Kenadie itself does not have a documented history, it bears some resemblance to names from various cultures. The "Ken" or "Kin" sound is present in many Celtic and Gaelic names, such as Kenneth and Kendrick, which derive from the Gaelic word "cinn," meaning "chief" or "leader." The "adie" portion could be influenced by names like Adeline or Adelaide, which have roots in Germanic languages.
Unfortunately, there are no recorded instances of the name Kenadie appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the modern era. The earliest known examples of the name's usage are likely in birth records from the late 20th century.
As a relatively new name, there are not many famous individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kenadie. However, here are a few notable examples:
1. Kenadie Jourdin-Bromley (born 2003) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows such as "Deadpool 2" and "The Haunting of Bly Manor."
2. Kenadie Brownlee (born 2007) is an American child actress who has appeared in various commercials and television shows, including "The Walking Dead."
3. Kenadie Pratt (born 2005) is a Canadian singer and actress who has performed in musicals and appeared in shows like "Heartland."
4. Kenadie Jacobs (born 2006) is an American gymnast who has competed at the national level and won several state championships.
5. Kenadie Grant (born 2001) is a former child actress from New Zealand who appeared in films and TV shows in her youth.
While the name Kenadie is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek unique and melodic names for their children. Its origins and meaning may be somewhat ambiguous, but it has undoubtedly made its mark in the modern era.
People
Kenadie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenadie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kenadie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenadie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,706 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenadie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 200,911 US residents.
Is Kenadie a common name?
We classify Kenadie as "Rare". It ranks above 93% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,725 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenadie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenadie was 2007, when 256 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenadie is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kenadie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenadie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.