Is Kerrin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kerrin is commonly used as a Boy name.

Kerrin Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKER-in / /ˈkɛr.ɪn/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: dark; Gaelic: little dark one

Historical & Cultural Background

Kerrin is a name of Irish origin, often considered a variant of the name Kieran. The name Kieran has historical roots in Ireland, associated with Saint Ciarán, one of the twelve apostles of Ireland. It reflects the Gaelic tradition of using diminutives and affectionate forms in naming. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Kerrin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Variants

Kerryn
Kieran

International Variants

Ciarán (Irish)
Kieran (Irish)

Famous people named Kerrin

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Fictional characters named Kerrin

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Sibling Suggestions

Kiera Kylie Keira Kara Kira Kelsey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kerrin was first seen in the United States in 1950. Kerrin has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kerrin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kerrin (1994)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	9	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1950	7
1951	7
1955	6
1956	8
1957	6
1958	14
1959	16
1960	5
1961	19
1962	13
1963	16
1964	20
1965	11
1966	22
1967	19
1968	17
1969	22
1970	30
1971	27
1972	34
1973	19
1974	21
1975	22
1976	12
1977	14
1978	26
1979	27
1980	22
1981	27
1982	21
1983	30
1984	19
1985	25
1986	16
1987	20
1988	36
1989	15
1990	21
1991	25
1992	43
1993	28
1994	41
1995	13
1996	16
1997	16
1998	13
1999	17
2000	7
2001	9
2002	11
2003	12
2004	7
2005	9
2006	8
2007	6
2008	5
2009	6