Kearney
boy nameKearney entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2242 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2242
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3078 |
| 1920s | #2974 |
| 1930s | #3159 |
| 1940s | #2974 |
| 1950s | #3188 |
| 1960s | #3222 |
| 1970s | #5845 |
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 2000s | #10921 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kearney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kearney alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kearney in 2025?
- Kearney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kearney most popular?
- Kearney peaked in 1945, reaching #2242 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kearney with classmates?
- Kearney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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