Kerry Name Popularity and Statistics
Kerry is used for both girls and boys. 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 Kerry?
Kerry is spelled K-E-R-R-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Kerry Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
Rank#2,451
Recorded Births55
- Girls usage rose 5,568 places to #5,554 and recorded 14 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 223 places to #2,451 and recorded 6 more 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.
Kerry Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 55 | #2,451 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 49 | #2,674 |
| 2023 | Girls | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | Boys | 35 | #3,347 |
| 2022 | Girls | 17 | #6,707 |
| 2022 | Boys | 55 | #2,493 |
| 2021 | Girls | 16 | #6,967 |
| 2021 | Boys | 42 | #2,918 |
| 2020 | Girls | 23 | #5,314 |
| 2020 | Boys | 39 | #2,980 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 43 | #2,851 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 51 | #2,507 |
| 2017 | Girls | 30 | #4,576 |
| 2017 | Boys | 57 | #2,295 |
| 2016 | Girls | 30 | #4,632 |
| 2016 | Boys | 53 | #2,412 |
| 2015 | Girls | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2015 | Boys | 62 | #2,189 |
| 2014 | Girls | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2014 | Boys | 62 | #2,175 |
When Was Kerry 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.
1971 · Girls
2,206 recorded births
National rank #145
1960 · Boys
2,176 recorded births
National rank #158
1961 · Boys
2,027 recorded births
National rank #161
1972 · Girls
1,910 recorded births
National rank #148
Where Kerry Ranked Highest in 2025
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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| FL | #1,478 | 7 |
| TX | #2,285 | 6 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |