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UK girl's name

Kenadie

Of Scottish origin, meaning "fair stubborn one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kenadie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kenadie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Kenadie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kenadie ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Kenadie.
  • Kenadie ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #552 in 2007.
  • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kenadie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5876

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

18

2026

Meaning

What does Kenadie mean?

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kenadie over time

The chart below shows babies named Kenadie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kenadie, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kenadie
01234200720092012

Decades

Kenadie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kenadie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5831 6 2
2000s #4920 7 2

Geography

Where Kenadie is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kenadie. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Kenadie ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #552 in 2007.

Scotland
5

Across the UK

Kenadie in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#552 in 2007

1 years of NRS records, 5 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kenadie

FAQ

Kenadie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kenadie in the UK right now?

In 2012, Kenadie was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kenadie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Kenadie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kenadie?

Of Scottish origin, meaning "fair stubborn one".

How many people are called Kenadie in the UK?

A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kenadie across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 5 more in Scotland.

Where is Kenadie most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kenadie ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #552 in 2007. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.