Keriann
A feminine English name derived from Irish meaning "pure and bright".
Name Census estimates that about 912 living Americans carry the first name Keriann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keriann today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keriann births was 1984 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keriann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
912
~ 1 in 375,827 Americans
Peak year
1984
62 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2015 SSA rank
#15,482
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Keriann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keriann from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 416 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keriann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keriann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kerianns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Massachusetts, California recorded the most babies named Keriann, while Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keriann
The name Keriann is a modern English given name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the Greek name Keira, meaning "blessed," and the Welsh name Ann, meaning "grace." The name's roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek and Welsh languages, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the English language over time.
While the name Keriann itself does not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have a rich historical significance. The name Keira has its origins in the Greek word "chairo," which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad." This connection to joy and blessedness has made the name a popular choice for parents throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keriann can be found in the United States Social Security Administration's baby name records, which show a small number of babies being given the name in the 1970s. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne variations of the name Keriann. One such example is Keira Knightley (born 1985), the renowned British actress known for her roles in films such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." Another is Keira Christina Michetti (born 1992), an American singer and songwriter who achieved success with her album "Beloved" in 2018.
In the world of sports, Keri Ann Mellor (born 1970) is a former American gymnast who won a silver medal in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. Keri Ann Kepford (born 1977) is a former Canadian figure skater who competed in the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
Lastly, Keri Ann Wakefield (born 1962) is a British actress best known for her roles in popular television series such as "Coronation Street" and "Emmerdale."
While the name Keriann is a relatively modern creation, its components have a rich historical legacy, drawing from the ancient Greek and Welsh cultures and reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the English language over time.
People
Keriann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keriann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keriann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keriann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 912 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keriann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 375,827 US residents.
Is Keriann a common name?
We classify Keriann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 967 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keriann most popular?
The single biggest year for Keriann was 1984, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keriann is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keriann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keriann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.