Kerby
Pronunciation: [ k-ERB-ee ]
Kerby is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,085 in the US, popular nicknames include Ker, Key, and Kerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kerby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 122 babies have been named Kerby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kerby is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,085 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,085
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Kerby is also used as a boy name, ranked #17343.
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About the Name Kerby
Kerby is a girl name .
Is Kerby a boy or girl name? Kerby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,085 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,343. Kerby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kerby is currently ranked #16,085 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kerby include Ker, Key, and Kerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis