How Many People Are Named Kerry?
98,563
people in the United States are named Kerry
1 in 3,398 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#699
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0294%
Of US population
Peak Year
1960
3,127 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KER-ee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the name of the Irish county, called Ciarraí in Irish Gaelic, which means "CIAR's people".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1920 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
8,257
California
7,676
Texas
6,009
Pennsylvania
5,183
Illinois
4,869
Massachusetts
4,549
Michigan
3,863
Ohio
3,628
Louisiana
3,234
New Jersey
2,939
💡 Fun Facts About "Kerry"
- 57 babies were named Kerry in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1960
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1920
- Most popular in New York
Check how many have your name?
Enter it and find out how many of you there are.
⊙ Your name is never stored — processed in real-time only.