Kerin Unisex

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKER-in / /ˈkɛrɪn/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Kerin is derived from the Irish name 'Ciarán', which is a diminutive form of 'ciar', meaning 'dark'. The name has historical significance in Ireland, often associated with saints and notable figures. It reflects a common naming tradition in Gaelic culture, where names often describe physical characteristics or traits.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kieran
  • Ciaran

International Variants

  • Ciarán (Irish)
  • Kieran (Irish)

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Fictional characters named Kerin

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kerin was first seen in the United States in 1954. Kerin has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kerin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kerin

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19548
195715
195810
19598
19608
196111
196210
19635
19646
19655
19666
19676
19685
19705
19717
19746
197610
19777
19786
19798
19809
19826
19837
19849
198611
19875
198910
19906
19916
19936
19996
20016
20035
20058
20228
20237
20245