Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Kerrick since 1954
Babies named Kerrick per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kerrick's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 173 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kerrick is a distinctly uncommon Irish name that entered U.S. records in 1954 and saw its highest popularity in 1974, but has been declining since 1996. It is so rare that no one-in-N statistic exists for recent years, and it has never appeared among the top boy names in any state. Despite its obscurity, the name carries a strong Celtic heritage as an Anglicized form of Ó Ciaráin, linking it to the popular Irish saint's name Ciarán. For parents seeking an authentic yet unheard-of Irish name, Kerrick offers a genuine etymological background without the familiarity of more common choices like Declan or Ronan.
Kerrick is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciaráin, derived from 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black', combined with a diminutive suffix, so it can mean 'little dark one'. The surname originally indicated a descendant of Ciarán. In modern use, Kerrick is rare as a given name, mostly appearing in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kerry, Rick
Variants: Kerrisk, Kerick, Kerrik
Sibling names for Kerrick
Names that share Kerrick's style, for a brother or sister.
