Kennadi
A female given name of modern invention, possibly derived from Kennedy.
Name Census estimates that about 2,115 living Americans carry the first name Kennadi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kennadi today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kennadi births was 2012 (137 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kennadi. 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
- • Kennadi is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 162,059 Americans
Peak year
2012
137 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,597
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kennadi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kennadi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,055 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kennadi 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 Kennadi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kennadis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Kennadi, while Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kennadi
The given name Kennadi is a relatively modern invention, with its roots likely stemming from a combination of the traditional English names Kenneth and Candace. The name does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, as it appears to be a creative blending of existing names.
Kennadi does not seem to have any significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its modern usage and popularity can be traced back to the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the growing trend of inventing unique and unconventional names during that time period.
While there are no records of famous historical figures bearing the name Kennadi, a few notable individuals have carried this name in more recent times:
1. Kennadi Buckles, an American singer and songwriter known for her participation in the reality TV show "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" in 2007.
2. Kennadi Clements, an American actress and model, best known for her role in the TV series "Chicago Fire" (2012-2015).
3. Kennadi Jefferies, an American basketball player who played for the University of Southern California (USC) women's basketball team (2015-2019).
4. Kennadi Dodson, an American track and field athlete, specializing in the high jump and heptathlon events.
5. Kennadi Buckles, an American singer-songwriter and musician, known for her participation in the reality TV show "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" in 2007.
It is worth noting that the name Kennadi, while gaining some popularity in recent decades, has not yet achieved widespread historical significance or recognition. As a relatively new and unconventional name, its usage and cultural impact may continue to evolve in the future.
People
Kennadi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kennadi 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
Kennadi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kennadi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,115 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kennadi 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 162,059 US residents.
Is Kennadi a common name?
We classify Kennadi as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kennadi most popular?
The single biggest year for Kennadi was 2012, when 137 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kennadi is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kennadi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kennadi 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.