Kersey
Pronunciation: [ k-ERS-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kersey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 52 babies have been named Kersey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kersey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,750 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,750
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kersey is also used as a boy name, ranked #36205.
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About the Name Kersey
Kersey is a girl name .
Is Kersey a boy or girl name? Kersey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #31,750 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,205. Kersey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kersey is currently ranked #31,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kersey include Ker, Kers, Kersy, Kersie, Key, Keie, and Kerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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