Kerby
Kerby is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Settlement with a church, or church village.
Origin and history
Kerby is a variant spelling of Kirby, originating from an Old Norse place name meaning 'settlement with a church'. It was originally used as a locational surname before transitioning into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, Kerby has historically been a rare choice, maintaining a steady but low volume of usage.
Popularity in the United States
884 babies in the United States have been named Kerby since 1880. It ranks #3794 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- FL (79.7 %)
- NY (20.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 129 |
| 1960-1970 | 172 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 134 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 88 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old Norse elements 'kirkja' (church) and 'býr' (settlement or village).
- Like many English given names, Kerby evolved from an English locational family surname into a given name.