Kern
Kern is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark, small, or a light-armed soldier.
Origin and history
Kern is a surname-derived masculine given name of Irish Gaelic origin, historically referring to a light-armed foot soldier. In the United States, it has been used sparingly as a rare first name throughout the 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
744 babies in the United States have been named Kern since 1880. It ranks #3932 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- NY (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 66 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Irish word 'ceithern', which referred to a band of infantrymen or foot soldiers.
- Kern has seen under 1,000 total recorded male births in the United States since 1880.