Kerry
boy name#2451 in 2025Kerry entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #158 in 1960, ranks #2451 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
#2451
rank today
#158
peak (1960)
55
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2883 |
| 1930s | #1057 |
| 1940s | #372 |
| 1950s | #185 |
| 1960s | #186 |
| 1970s | #297 |
| 1980s | #405 |
| 1990s | #709 |
| 2000s | #1372 |
| 2010s | #2297 |
| 2020s | #2811 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kerry has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 40,000 people named Kerry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kerry alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kerry in 2025?
- Kerry ranks #2451 among US boy names in 2025, with 55 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kerry most popular?
- Kerry peaked in 1960, reaching #158 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kerry with classmates?
- Kerry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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