Kerry
5 countries#2451 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kerry was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
98,644 births recorded 1920–2025 · currently #2451 · peaked in 1960 with 3,127 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,197 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 423 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,110 births recorded 1974–2016 · peaked in 1978 with 279 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,838 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 1996 with 337 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
249 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 29 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
244 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2013 with 17 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe, Guyane, Paris, Val-d'Oise, Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kerry’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1519 | — |
| 2007 | #1721 | ↓202 |
| 2008 | #1760 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #1990 | ↓230 |
| 2010 | #2069 | ↓79 |
| 2011 | #2145 | ↓76 |
| 2012 | #2380 | ↓235 |
| 2013 | #1942 | ↑438 |
| 2014 | #2175 | ↓233 |
| 2015 | #2189 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #2412 | ↓223 |
| 2017 | #2295 | ↑117 |
| 2018 | #2507 | ↓212 |
| 2019 | #2851 | ↓344 |
| 2020 | #2980 | ↓129 |
| 2021 | #2918 | ↑62 |
| 2022 | #2493 | ↑425 |
| 2023 | #3347 | ↓854 |
| 2024 | #2674 | ↑673 |
| 2025 | #2451 | ↑223 |
Frequently asked questions about Kerry
Is Kerry a popular name?
Yes — Kerry currently ranks #2451 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kerry more common for boys or girls?
Kerry is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kerry most popular?
Kerry peaked in 1960 in United States, with 3,127 recorded births that year.
Is Kerry rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kerry’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3869 in 1921 to #2451 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kerry?
At least 106,085 babies have been recorded with the name Kerry across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kerry popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kerry appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kerry?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kerry include Jhon, Keelan, Maksim.
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