Kerri
Kerri is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dark-haired, or descendant of Ciar.
Origin and history
Kerri is a feminine given name derived from the Irish county name Kerry, which stems from the Gaelic 'Ciarraí' meaning 'people of Ciar'. It gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as a modern spelling variant of Kerry. Today, it is less common for newborns but remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
37,021 babies in the United States have been named Kerri since 1880. It ranks #725 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2026.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.6 %)
- MA (8 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
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 | 45 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,572 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,558 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,448 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,564 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,567 |
| 2000-2010 | 870 |
| 2010-2019 | 322 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Famous people named Kerri
- Kerri Strug: Gymnast, Olympic Athlete
- Kerri Walsh Jennings: Volleyball Player, Olympic Athlete
- Kerri Hoskins: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to County Kerry in Ireland, derived from the ancient Gaelic kingdom of Ciarraí.
- Kerri enjoyed its highest frequency of use in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.