Kerry Unisex

Popularity: #875 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKER-ee / /ˈkɛri/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of Ciardha'; English: 'from the marsh'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kerry is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'O'Ciardha'. It is also associated with the geographical region of County Kerry in Ireland. In English contexts, it has been used as a given name since the 20th century. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Kerry has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

CoryTerryGaryJerryBarryLarryDerry

Variants

  • Keri
  • Kerryann

International Variants

  • Keri (English)
  • Kerry (English)

Famous people named Kerry

Kerry Washington is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Scandal'.

Kerry King is an American musician and guitarist, best known as a member of the thrash metal band Slayer.

Kerry Packer was an Australian media tycoon and businessman, influential in the development of Australian television.

Kerry Collins is a former American football quarterback who played in the NFL for several teams.

Fictional characters named Kerry

Kerry is a character in the television series 'The Good Wife', known for her legal expertise.

Kerry is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', who plays a role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

KevinKyleKieranKurtKendallKellan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kerry was first seen in the United States in 1921. Kerry has ranked as high as #336 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kerry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kerry (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
40%
FL 7
35%
MA 5
25%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19216
19225
19237
192413
192514
192610
192714
19289
192915
193021
193120
193222
193319
193444
1935110
193679
193765
193870
193987
1940112
1941120
1942135
1943211
1944297
1945310
1946489
1947704
1948750
1949925
19501,062
19511,183
19521,167
19531,265
19541,662
19551,601
19561,588
19571,747
19581,439
19591,703
19602,176
19612,027
19621,898
19631,721
19641,564
19651,471
19661,241
19671,124
19681,085
1969976
1970967
1971878
1972733
1973681
1974710
1975646
1976582
1977540
1978463
1979462
1980431
1981418
1982417
1983383
1984512
1985525
1986481
1987409
1988421
1989409
1990402
1991414
1992288
1993296
1994235
1995206
1996181
1997188
1998150
1999150
2000135
2001142
2002130
2003112
2004172
2005120
200699
200787
200885
200970
201065
201161
201253
201371
201462
201562
201653
201757
201851
201943
202039
202142
202255
202335
202449