What does Kerin mean?

Irish: 'little dark one'; Gaelic: 'dark-haired'

Is Kerin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kerin is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Kerin?

It’s currently ranked #919 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Kerin Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKER-in / /ˈkɛr.ɪn/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'little dark one'; Gaelic: 'little one'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kerin is a name of Irish origin, often used as a feminine form of the name Kieran. It reflects the Gaelic tradition of using diminutive forms to convey affection or endearment. The name is relatively uncommon but has seen some usage in various English-speaking countries. Its roots in Irish culture connect it to the rich history and mythology of Ireland.

Variants

Kerrin
Keren

International Variants

Kerin (Irish)
Keren (Hebrew)

Famous people named Kerin

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Fictional characters named Kerin

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Sibling Suggestions

Kiera Kylie Keira Kara Kaitlyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kerin was first seen in the United States in 1935. Kerin has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kerin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kerin (2000)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1935	5
1936	18
1937	10
1938	7
1942	6
1944	5
1947	5
1950	5
1952	13
1953	10
1954	16
1955	9
1956	14
1957	25
1958	37
1959	28
1960	32
1961	34
1962	26
1963	29
1964	41
1965	30
1966	28
1967	29
1968	34
1969	28
1970	33
1971	35
1972	29
1973	25
1974	28
1975	32
1976	20
1977	29
1978	32
1979	21
1980	34
1981	43
1982	23
1983	25
1984	27
1985	28
1986	27
1987	21
1988	22
1989	16
1990	16
1991	22
1992	12
1993	21
1994	15
1995	15
1996	10
1997	12
1998	8
1999	10
2000	15
2001	14
2002	10
2003	15
2004	9
2006	6
2007	12
2009	7
2010	5
2011	5
2013	5