Declining since 1985, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kerrie since 1944
Babies named Kerrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 619 |
| 1960s | 2,073 |
| 1970s | 3,384 |
| 1980s | 1,595 |
| 1990s | 644 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kerrie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944 and saw its greatest use in the 1970s, reaching a peak rank in 1975. Since 1985, its popularity has steadily declined, and by 2025 the name was given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 newborns, ranking 14,942. While the name has not been associated with any top states, its trajectory reflects a broader trend of mid-century coinages fading from common use. Kerrie is a variant of Kerry, linking it to the Irish county of Kerry, though its precise meaning remains uncertain. It has occasionally been used as a feminine form of the Irish surname or place name, and variations like Kerri and Keri have also seen some usage.
Kerrie is a variant of Kerry, which in turn derives from the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning 'descendants of Ciar', with Ciar meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It emerged as a given name in the 20th century, often chosen as a feminine form or as an independent variant. Its usage in the United States peaked in the 1970s and has since declined.
Where Kerrie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ker, Keri
Sibling names for Kerrie
Names that share Kerrie's style, for a brother or sister.
