Ker
Pronunciation: [ k-ER ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ker first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 10 babies have been named Ker in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ker is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,606 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,606
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ker is also used as a girl name, ranked #55992.
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American English origin
"creative American variant"
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About the Name Ker
Ker is a boy name .
Is Ker a boy or girl name? Ker is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,606 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,992. Ker is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ker is currently ranked #40,606 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ker include Kerry, Kerem, Kervens . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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