Kenidee
A feminine name coined from the word "Kennedy" with uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the first name Kenidee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kenidee today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenidee births was 2008 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenidee. 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.
People living today
303
~ 1 in 1,131,202 Americans
Peak year
2008
26 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,797
Tracked since 1997
Census
Kenidee in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 251 people with the first name Kenidee, which placed it at #33,109 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#33,109
National first-name rank
People counted
251
251 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
74.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kenidee
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kenidee is White at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Black (12.4%) and Hispanic (6.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kenidee described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kenidee at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.1% · 186
- Black or African American12.4% · 31
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 17
- Two or more races5.6% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Kenidee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenidee 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 144 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
Kenidee 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 Kenidee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kenidee
The name Kenidee is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient Celtic culture. Its origins can be traced back to the time when the Celts inhabited parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The name itself is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "cainedea," which means "fair-haired" or "golden-haired."
In the early days of Celtic civilization, names often reflected physical traits or characteristics of an individual. The name Kenidee was likely bestowed upon those with striking golden or fair locks, a feature that was highly revered in Celtic society. This name was particularly popular among the nobility and those of high social standing.
While there are no known historical references to the name Kenidee in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Celts for centuries. The earliest recorded example of the name can be found in the medieval Irish annals, where a certain Kenidee mac Conchobair, a nobleman and warrior, is mentioned in the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kenidee. One of the most prominent was Kenidee O'Donnell (1452-1505), a powerful Irish chieftain and Lord of Tyrconnell, who played a pivotal role in the struggles against English rule in Ireland during the late 15th century.
Another historical figure was Kenidee MacLeod (1620-1687), a Scottish Highland chief and military leader who fought alongside the Jacobites during the Scottish Civil War. His bravery and loyalty to the cause earned him a reputation as a fierce warrior.
In the realm of literature, Kenidee O'Malley (1789-1862) was an Irish poet and playwright whose works celebrated the rich culture and heritage of her homeland. Her poems and plays were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated today.
Moving into more modern times, Kenidee Fitzgerald (1923-1998) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the field of education. She established several scholarships and endowments to support underprivileged students, leaving a lasting legacy.
Lastly, Kenidee Chisholm (1946-2019) was a renowned Canadian artist and sculptor, whose works were exhibited in galleries across North America. Her intricate pieces, often inspired by nature and Celtic symbolism, earned her widespread acclaim and recognition in the art world.
While the name Kenidee may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and Celtic roots serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this unique and captivating moniker.
People
Kenidee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenidee 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
Kenidee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenidee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenidee 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 1,131,202 US residents.
Is Kenidee a common name?
We classify Kenidee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 307 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenidee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenidee was 2008, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenidee is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kenidee in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 251 people with the name Kenidee, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,109 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kenidee in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kenidee?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kenidee appears almost entirely female. Of the 246 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kenidee?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kenidee is White at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Black (12.4%) and Hispanic (6.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kenidee most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kenidee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.1% (186 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kenidee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenidee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenidee 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.
Is Kenidee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenidee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kenidee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people share the name Kenidee?
You can see how many people have the name Kenidee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.