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Kerry

Kerry is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Kerry?

Recorded births named Kerry by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	98,644 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,838 births
Ireland since 1964	616 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Kerry's popularity over time

Babies named Kerry per year — United States (1920–2025). United States peaked in 1960 (3,127/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (337/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2004 (30/yr).

When was Kerry popular?

Kerry reached its peak in 1960, when it was the #261 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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