Kerly Name Popularity and Statistics
Kerly is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kerly?
Kerly is spelled K-E-R-L-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Kerly Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
- Girls usage fell 849 places to #7,491 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kerly Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2005 | Girls | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2003 | Girls | 8 | #11,325 |
| 2002 | Girls | 13 | #7,816 |
| 2000 | Girls | 7 | #11,801 |
| 1998 | Girls | 5 | #14,122 |
| 1997 | Girls | 6 | #12,070 |
When Was Kerly Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
17 recorded births
National rank #6,642
2025 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #7,491
2022 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #8,032
2002 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #7,816
Where Kerly Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,828 | 6 |