Kerr
Pronunciation: [ k-ER ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kerr first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 23 babies have been named Kerr in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kerr is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,094 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,094
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hebrew + French/Latin origin
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#21,022 in US
Arabic origin
"gem, jewel"
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Greek via Latin origin
"variant of Denis, of Dionysus"
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"dark, rich"
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Greek influenced origin
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Old English origin
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#21,088 in US
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