How popular is the name Kerney in 2025?

Kerney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Kerney most popular?

Kerney peaked in 1919, reaching #1973 among US boy names.

Kerney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Kerney entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1973 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1973

peak (1919)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Kerney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Kerney alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Kerney in 2025?: Kerney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Kerney most popular?: Kerney peaked in 1919, reaching #1973 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Kerney with classmates?: Kerney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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