gender neutral

Kerry

dark-haired

About Kerry

Kerry presents as a friendly, approachable choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar. The name radiates warmth and accessibility, suggesting someone easy to connect with and genuinely likable. Kerry has maintained consistent presence without becoming oversaturated, offering individuality without isolation. Its gentle sound creates a melodic quality, pleasant to hear and say repeatedly. The name works internationally, translating well across cultures and languages with minimal pronunciation challenges. Kerry carries versatility in its identity, feeling equally comfortable in creative, academic, or athletic contexts. Parents appreciate its balance between casual friendliness and professional credibility. The name avoids aggressive or overly soft extremes, landing in comfortable middle ground that suits varied personalities. Kerry ages well, never sounding too juvenile or prematurely mature. It provides a clean slate for personal identity formation, not overly burdened by specific associations. The straightforward spelling prevents constant corrections, a practical consideration for daily life.

Popularity of the Name Kerry

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

1 250 500 750 1000 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 #296 #363 #887 #972
Popularity of the Name Kerry
United StatesNew ZealandIrelandCanada
1934#963
1935#550
1936#665
1937#761#152
1938#732#112
1939#631#99
1940#561#110
1941#543#144
1942#527#106
1943#429#88
1944#345#82
1945#341#78
1946#292#68
1947#248#63
1948#235#63
1949#210#74
1950#197#81
1951#191#75
1952#194#77
1953#194#76
1954#170#64
1955#174#69
1956#183#71
1957#175#71
1958#194#56
1959#178#58
1960#158#64
1961#161#59
1962#168#55
1963#170#73
1964#176#68
1965#177#65
1966#195#74
1967#206#68
1968#214#68
1969#235#76
1970#243#68
1971#255#74#293
1972#265#76#340
1973#272#72#356
1974#268#79
1975#294#117
1976#305#84
1977#334#100
1978#358#105#363
1979#373#112
1980#394#126
1981#399#157
1982#406#158
1983#420#212
1984#356#168
1985#351#150
1986#383#141
1987#437#155
1988#440#180
1989#466#188
1990#482#193
1991#488#252#623
1992#607#227#577
1993#599#333#795
1994#675#296
1995#745#887
1996#796
1997#789
1998#944
1999#962
2004#972

Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada

Variations of Name Kerry

Names Similar to Kerry

Nicknames for Kerry

  • Ker
  • Kez
  • Kerry
  • Kezza
Kerry

Famous People Named Kerry

Kerry WashingtonAmerican actress
Kerry WoodAmerican former baseball pitcher
Kerry KingAmerican guitarist, Slayer
Kerry KittlesAmerican former basketball player
Kerry LivgrenAmerican musician, Kansas
Kerry EmanuelAmerican meteorologist
Kerry CollinsAmerican former football quarterback
Kerry PackerAustralian media mogul
Kerry EarnhardtAmerican former racing driver
Kerry FraserCanadian former ice hockey referee
Kerry JosephAmerican former Canadian football quarterback
Kerry LigtenbergAmerican former baseball pitcher
Kerry NobleAmerican former basketball player
Kerry McCoyAmerican wrestler
Kerry ButlerAmerican actress and singer
Kerry EllisEnglish actress and singer
Kerry DixonJamaican footballer
Kerry Lee DewingAustralian actor and musician
Kerry O'KeeffeAustralian former cricketer

Characters Named Kerry

Kerry MathisonHomeland TV series
Kerry WeaverER TV series
Kerry McIntyreFriday Night Lights TV series
Kerry 2 SmoothTall Girl movie
Kerry KetchumPaw Patrol TV series
Kerry MuddleThe Saddle Club book series
Kerry ChangMy Mad Fat Diary TV series
Kerry GetzTony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series
Kerry SkinnerThe X-Files TV series
Kerry WestThe DUFF movie
Kerry BaldwinVeronica Mars TV series
Kerry JohnsonThe Royal TV series
Kerry WursterSummerland TV series
Kerry DeanGeneral Hospital TV series
Kerry GreenHolby City TV series
Kerry YoungEmmerdale TV series
Kerry MarloweThe Walking Dead TV series
Kerry WilsonHeartbeat TV series
Kerry GillisDegrassi - The Next Generation TV series
Kerry MoresbyThe Secret Circle TV series

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