Kerry Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
51% Masculine / 49% Feminine
Meaning:
'Kerry' means 'dark-haired' and has Irish origins.
Meaning of the Name Kerry
Kerry is derived from the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired'. It has Celtic origins and was traditionally used as a surname. The name is associated with County Kerry in Ireland, known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. Kerry can also be a unisex name and has gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world.
Popularity of the Name Kerry
The popularity for the name Kerry peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 2,207 births, which ranked number 283 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Kerry had the most female births in 1971 with 2,207, which ranked number 145 out of 9,647 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1960 with 2,175, which ranked number 158 out of 4,596 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kerry has declined over the last ten years from 80 births to 72 births, a decline of -10.00%. Among males, Kerry has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 53 births to 55 births, an increase of 3.77%. Among females, Kerry has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 17 births, a decline of -37.04%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kerry
- 20 Year Trend of Kerry: -73.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Kerry: -10.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kerry: 3.77%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kerry: -37.04%
Popularity of Kerry by State
For males, Kerry was most popular in Southeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kerry. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kerry
- Total Births of Kerry: 71 (-1.05%)
- Male Births of Kerry: 55 (0.37%)
- Female Births of Kerry: 16 (-4.52%)
Given the downward trend of Kerry over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 71 births in 2024. Male births for Kerry have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 55 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.37%. For Females, births for Kerry have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 16 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.52%.