Kerry

Meaning: Dark, black
Origin: Irish — From the name of County Kerry

Boy's name · #2464 in the US (2025) · Retro

Popularity over time

Kerry's best rank, #158, came in 1960; it has stepped well back to #2464 today. Roughly 50,000 boys have been named Kerry since 1921.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 3 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#5,563 in Ecuador (2025) · #3,072 in Canada (2024) · #5,103 in France (2023) · #2,777 in Austria (2017) · #4,678 in England & Wales (2010) · #296 in New Zealand (1994) · #326 in Ireland (1978) · #271 in Scotland (1974) · #94 in Australia (QLD) (1965) · #93 in Australia (NSW) (1956).

Famous Kerrys

Kerry King — American guitarist (born 1964)
Kerry Von Erich — American professional wrestler (1960–1993)
Kerry Packer — Australian publishing, media and gaming tycoon (1937–2005)
Kerry Livgren — American guitarist (born 1949)
Kerry Collins — American football player (born 1972)

In stories & tradition

Kerry Stirling — Pacific 1860 (musical stage work)

What Kerrys become

Among 554 notable people named Kerry:

Sports figures appear 1.84× more often than among typical names — e.g. Kerry Dixon, English footballer (born 1961).

Similar names: Dwayne · Kent · Terry · Stuart · Kelly · Barry

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