Kerby
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kerby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,006 births recorded 1942–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1984 with 32 births
Most common in: Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2009–2009 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kerby’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #5466 | — |
| 1999 | #5656 | ↓190 |
| 2000 | #6316 | ↓660 |
| 2001 | #5667 | ↑649 |
| 2002 | #7055 | ↓1388 |
| 2003 | #5877 | ↑1178 |
| 2004 | #7536 | ↓1659 |
| 2005 | #7640 | ↓104 |
| 2006 | #7427 | ↑213 |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↓1488 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↑605 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓2456 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #10728 | ↑42 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓1358 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓160 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↑224 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↑1159 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓75 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1070 |
Frequently asked questions about Kerby
Is Kerby a popular name?
Yes — Kerby currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kerby more common for boys or girls?
Kerby is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kerby most popular?
Kerby peaked in 1984 in United States, with 32 recorded births that year.
Is Kerby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kerby’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2386 in 1942 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kerby?
At least 1,012 babies have been recorded with the name Kerby across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kerby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kerby appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kerby?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kerby include Kerin.
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