Kerri first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Kerri has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Kerri

A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "beautiful" or "bright".

Popularity of Kerri by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kerri is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Kerri being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kerri.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 12
2022 0 12
2021 0 7
2020 0 15
2019 0 19
2018 0 18
2017 0 32
2016 0 31
2015 0 21
2014 0 28
2013 0 45
2012 0 36
2011 0 41
2010 0 51
2009 0 43
2008 0 42
2007 0 51
2006 0 58
2005 0 67
2004 0 83
2003 0 123
2002 0 123
2001 0 129
2000 0 151
1999 0 177
1998 0 208
1997 0 283
1996 0 314
1995 0 315
1994 10 346
1993 6 378
1992 0 488
1991 12 483
1990 9 574
1989 5 551
1988 11 731
1987 6 730
1986 15 781
1985 9 853
1984 11 886
1983 15 858
1982 17 1,029
1981 6 1,024
1980 7 1,119
1979 12 1,110
1978 15 1,222
1977 8 1,438
1976 8 1,509
1975 19 1,596
1974 10 1,577

The history of the first name Kerri

The name Kerri is an English variant of the Irish name Ciara, which has its roots in the Gaelic language. The name Ciara is derived from the Irish word "ciar," which means "dusky" or "dark-featured." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone with dark hair or complexion.

The name Kerri is thought to have emerged as an Anglicized form of Ciara in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It gained popularity as a feminine given name during this period, likely due to its similarity to the more familiar name Kerry, which is associated with the county of Kerry in Ireland.

While the name Ciara has a long history in Irish culture, the earliest recorded instances of the variant Kerri are relatively recent. One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Kerri Strug, an American gymnast who famously competed with an injured ankle during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, helping the U.S. team secure a gold medal.

Another famous Kerri is Kerri Walsh Jennings, an American professional beach volleyball player who has won three Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, and 2012) and is considered one of the greatest beach volleyball players of all time. She was born in 1978.

Kerri Green is an American actress and dancer, best known for her roles in films such as "The Goonies" (1985) and "Summer Rental" (1985). She was born in 1967.

Kerri Kenney-Silver is an American actress and comedian, known for her work in the television series "Reno 911!" (2003-2009) and "The State" (1993-1995). She was born in 1970.

Kerri Hoskins is a British singer-songwriter and musician, who has released several albums and has collaborated with various artists over the years. She was born in 1975.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Kerri throughout history, showcasing its increasing popularity and usage, particularly in the English-speaking world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Kerri was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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