Kerrington
Of English origin, possibly a contraction of Carrington meaning "marsh town".
Name Census estimates that about 982 living Americans carry the first name Kerrington. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Kerrington today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kerrington births was 2009 (92 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kerrington. 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
982
~ 1 in 349,037 Americans
Peak year
2009
92 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,663
Tracked since 1989
Census
Kerrington in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 885 people with the first name Kerrington, which placed it at #13,587 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,587
National first-name rank
People counted
885
885 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
55.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kerrington
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kerrington is Black at 55.1%. The next largest groups are White (35.1%) and Two or More Races (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kerrington described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kerrington at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American55.1% · 488
- White35.1% · 311
- Two or more races6.2% · 55
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Kerrington
Kerrington leans heavily female at 82.1% of total registrations, but 178 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kerrington as a male name
- Ranked #13,245 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2000 (15 births)
Kerrington as a female name
- Ranked #10,663 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (83 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kerrington on both sides of the split. Of the 885 people counted with this name, 207 were male (23.4%) and 678 were female (76.6%).
Popularity
Kerrington: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kerrington from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 426 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kerrington 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 Kerrington during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kerringtons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Georgia, Tennessee, Texas recorded the most babies named Kerrington, while Oklahoma, Ohio, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kerrington
The name Kerrington is a relatively modern invention, with its origins rooted in the English language. Its emergence can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to gain popularity as a unique and stylish variation of more traditional names like Katherine or Keira.
While the exact etymology of Kerrington is unclear, it is believed to have been derived from a combination of the Old English roots "ker" or "kere," meaning "dear" or "beloved," and the suffix "-ing," which denotes a patronymic or familial connection. This blend of affectionate and familial elements likely contributed to the name's appeal as a fresh and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their child.
Despite its relatively recent origins, Kerrington has managed to establish a presence in various cultural spheres. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the literary works of American author Joan M. Sausman, whose 1988 novel "Kerrington's Notebook" featured a character bearing this unique name.
Notably, Kerrington has been adopted by a handful of public figures throughout its brief history. Among them is Kerrington Brown, an American actress and singer born in 1991, who has appeared in various television shows and films. Another notable bearer of the name is Kerrington Pollock-Byrne, a British model and social media influencer born in 1996.
While the name Kerrington may not have a extensive historical record, it has undoubtedly carved out a niche for itself in the modern era. Its blend of tradition and distinctiveness has appealed to parents seeking a name that stands out while still maintaining a sense of familiarity and warmth.
In the realm of literature, Kerrington has made appearances beyond Joan M. Sausman's novel. Author Elizabeth Jennings featured a character named Kerrington in her 1998 work "The Dangerous Hour," while the name also graced the pages of J.D. Robb's 2002 novel "Portrait in Death."
Beyond these literary references, Kerrington has also found its way into the world of sports. Kerrington Hewitt, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1991, and Kerrington Taylor, an American basketball player born in 1993, have both carried the name on the court and ice, adding to its diverse representation across various fields.
As a relatively modern name, Kerrington's future remains open to interpretation and evolution. Its unique blend of tradition and novelty may continue to captivate parents seeking a name that stands out from the crowd while still maintaining a sense of warmth and familiarity.
People
Kerrington + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kerrington 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
Kerrington: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kerrington?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 982 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kerrington 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 349,037 US residents.
Is Kerrington a common name?
We classify Kerrington as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 994 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kerrington most popular?
The single biggest year for Kerrington was 2009, when 92 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kerrington is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kerrington in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 885 people with the name Kerrington, or 0.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,587 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kerrington in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kerrington?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Kerrington on both sides of the split. Of the 885 people counted with this name, 207 were male (23.4%) and 678 were female (76.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kerrington?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kerrington is Black at 55.1%. The next largest groups are White (35.1%) and Two or More Races (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kerrington most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kerrington in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.1% (488 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kerrington in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kerrington a female name?
Yes, 82.1% of people registered as Kerrington 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.
Is Kerrington still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kerrington in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kerrington can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Kerrington?
Want to know how many people share the name Kerrington? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.