gender neutral
Kerry
dark-haired
About Kerry
Simple yet substantial, Kerry avoids unnecessary embellishment while offering genuine depth.
This timeless name has maintained steady appeal through changing trends, proving its enduring quality.
With Irish roots enriching its cultural heritage, Kerry connects its bearer to a tradition of storytelling, natural beauty, and resilient spirit.
The name's brevity belies its strength—compact and efficient, yet warm and approachable.
Kerry pairs equally well with various middle names and surnames, demonstrating remarkable versatility.
The gentle rhythm creates a natural cadence that sounds simultaneously familiar and fresh.
In professional settings, this name projects reliability without pretension; in personal relationships, it suggests authenticity and warmth.
Popularity of the Name Kerry
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #834 | ||||
| 1944 | #600 | ||||
| 1945 | #664 | #181 | |||
| 1946 | #646 | #186 | |||
| 1947 | #607 | #181 | |||
| 1948 | #488 | #169 | |||
| 1949 | #400 | #170 | |||
| 1950 | #364 | #174 | |||
| 1951 | #361 | #168 | |||
| 1952 | #347 | #147 | |||
| 1953 | #357 | #132 | |||
| 1954 | #358 | #121 | |||
| 1955 | #348 | #136 | |||
| 1956 | #321 | #94 | |||
| 1957 | #321 | #66 | |||
| 1958 | #329 | #59 | |||
| 1959 | #337 | #69 | |||
| 1960 | #302 | #53 | |||
| 1961 | #287 | #57 | |||
| 1962 | #272 | #58 | |||
| 1963 | #258 | #71 | |||
| 1964 | #261 | #69 | |||
| 1965 | #289 | #82 | |||
| 1966 | #262 | #64 | |||
| 1967 | #231 | #85 | |||
| 1968 | #186 | #89 | #380 | ||
| 1969 | #176 | #101 | #342 | ||
| 1970 | #176 | #86 | #278 | ||
| 1971 | #145 | #76 | #400 | ||
| 1972 | #148 | #65 | #372 | ||
| 1973 | #148 | #86 | #363 | ||
| 1974 | #158 | #87 | #261 | ||
| 1975 | #163 | #90 | #235 | ||
| 1976 | #176 | #102 | #279 | ||
| 1977 | #202 | #84 | #221 | ||
| 1978 | #217 | #91 | #242 | ||
| 1979 | #252 | #129 | #255 | ||
| 1980 | #259 | #117 | #241 | ||
| 1981 | #268 | #166 | #261 | ||
| 1982 | #265 | #163 | #283 | ||
| 1983 | #297 | #156 | #327 | ||
| 1984 | #321 | #126 | #261 | ||
| 1985 | #349 | #228 | #298 | ||
| 1986 | #344 | #160 | #346 | ||
| 1987 | #353 | #178 | #337 | ||
| 1988 | #403 | #236 | #371 | ||
| 1989 | #437 | #282 | #367 | ||
| 1990 | #445 | #380 | #262 | ||
| 1991 | #497 | #375 | #201 | #545 | |
| 1992 | #540 | #305 | #193 | #535 | |
| 1993 | #614 | #265 | #292 | #690 | |
| 1994 | #643 | #373 | #292 | #775 | |
| 1995 | #709 | #318 | #778 | ||
| 1996 | #723 | #230 | #986 | ||
| 1997 | #772 | #144 | #233 | ||
| 1998 | #174 | #364 | |||
| 1999 | #219 | #203 | |||
| 2000 | #260 | #318 | |||
| 2001 | #271 | #191 | |||
| 2002 | #266 | #160 | |||
| 2003 | #307 | #193 | |||
| 2004 | #306 | #151 | |||
| 2005 | #388 | #174 | |||
| 2006 | #564 | #211 | |||
| 2007 | #426 | #363 | |||
| 2008 | #780 | #302 | |||
| 2009 | #983 | #684 | |||
| 2011 | #576 | ||||
| 2013 | #799 | ||||
| 2018 | #968 | ||||
| 2020 | #902 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kerry
Names Similar to Kerry
Nicknames for Kerry
- Ker
- Kez
- Kezzy
- Kezza
- Keri
