Kerk
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kerk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 10 babies have been named Kerk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kerk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,417 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,417
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French bel origin
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