Kerry
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kerry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 47,114 babies have been named Kerry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kerry is past its peak , currently ranked #17,062 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,062
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kerry
Kerry is a girl name .
Is Kerry a boy or girl name? Kerry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,062 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,690. Kerry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kerry is currently ranked #17,062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kerry include Ker, Key, Keie, and Kerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kerry include Kerrigan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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