Kennedy

Kennedy has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kennedy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

1,751

1,294

New York City Dog Name Database

1,332

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kennedy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Kennedy was, in the past month, the 1859th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Kennedy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kennedy was viewed 84 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Kennedy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kennedy is most adored in Louisiana, Minnesota and Alabama.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Arizona and Maryland.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kennedy.

Most popular breeds named Kennedy:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Boston Terrier
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Dalmatian
5. Basenji

Kennedy is found in these categories:

irish

Derived from an Irish surname meaning "ugly head".

cute

Evokes charm of beloved president, adding playful twist to canine monikers.

sassy

Bold, spirited nature matches the charismatic, influential Kennedy persona.