Total births
383
Girls' name · since 1992
Hennessey
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 383 babies named Hennessey, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #16026
- among girls today
- 383
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Hennessey is the #16026 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 383 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Hennessey recorded 383 times among girls since 1992, holding rank #16026 nationally today, ahead of 10% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2024.
- #16026 among girls today
- 383 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Hennessey is currently the #16026 girls' name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 383 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #16026
- among girls today
- 383
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Hennessey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16026
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Hennessey was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
27 babies were named Hennessey in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Hennessey compares
383 Top 50% higher than 50% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hennessey's all-time total is 0% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hennessey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 383 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hennessey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hennessey splits its recorded history at 2010: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hennessey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#16,026
Active since
1992
Hennessey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2024
- Peak year (2015)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Hennessey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Hennessey's strongest decade.
153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Hennessey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s
2010s
133 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 153 births (40% of all-time use).
Hennessey by state
Where Hennessey concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Hennessey's total US births 4.4%
Even split
17 of 383 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hennessey? ▼
383 babies have been named Hennessey since 1992. It currently ranks #16026 among girls. The peak year was 2015 with 27 births.
When was Hennessey most popular? ▼
Hennessey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 153 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Hennessey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hennessey are California (17 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Hennessey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hennessey since 1992 -- 33 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Hennessey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Henrietta, Henley, Henry, Hensley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hennessey's data
- Hennessey's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (153 total births) through the 2020s (51) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hennesseys (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hennessey
Nearby Names Like Hennessey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hennessey
Henrietta Girl
#2134 51,330 births
Henley Girl
#960 6,725 births
Henry Girl
#7601 4,619 births
Hensley Girl
#2277 2,038 births
Hennessy Girl
#3554 1,568 births
Compare Hennessey side by side: Hennessey vs Henrietta Hennessey vs Henley Hennessey vs Henry
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hennessey
Dearia #16025
201 births · Peak 2019
Kyrin #16027
154 births · Peak 2004
Davionna #16024
489 births · Peak 2003
Nilufar #16028
10 births · Peak 1992
Danayah #16023
139 births · Peak 2008
Oluwadamilola #16029
284 births · Peak 2014
Analisia #16022
228 births · Peak 2006
Roseli #16030
44 births · Peak 2012
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hennessey: #16026 Girls' Name - 383 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hennessey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hennessey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.