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Kerry

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #17,062 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kerry is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Kerry often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#17,062
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ker Key Kerie

Also a Boy Name

Kerry is also used as a boy name, ranked #2690.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kerry

Is Kerry a boy or girl name?
Kerry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17062. As a boy name, it is ranked #2690. Kerry is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kerry?
Kerry is pronounced k-EHR-ee.
How popular is the name Kerry?
Kerry is currently ranked #17062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kerry?
Common nicknames for Kerry include Ker, Key, and Kerie.
Is Kerry a common or rare name?
Kerry is an uncommon name, ranked #17062 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Kerie. 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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