Kerri Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKER-ee / /ˈkɛr.i/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: dark-haired; English: descendant of the warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Kerri is derived from the Irish name 'Ciar', meaning dark or black. It has been used as a given name in various forms, often associated with the county Kerry in Ireland. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often considered a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for girls.
Trend Summary
Kerri has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kerry
- Kerrie
International Variants
- Keri (English)
- Kerry (Irish)
Famous people named Kerri
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Fictional characters named Kerri
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kerri was first seen in the United States in 1958. Kerri has ranked as high as #1059 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kerri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kerri
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |