Gender: Unisex
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Son of the Black One, Ciar's People, Dark One
Pronunciation: K EH R IY
Popularity Rank: #2,385
The name Kerry is of Irish origin and means Son of the Black One, Ciar's People, Dark One. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kerry is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 82 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH R IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kerry is recorded 27,548 times globally, ranking it as the 2,385th most common name worldwide.
Kerry is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 15,892 occurrences, making it the 145th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Kerry is found among 1 in every 34 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #145 | 1 : 34 |
| United States of America | #750 | 1 : 270 |
| South Africa | #1,993 | 1 : 2,388 |
| Canada | #629 | 1 : 401 |
| Ireland | #565 | 1 : 257 |
| Hong Kong | #944 | 1 : 1,330 |
| Jamaica | #177 | 1 : 259 |
| Malaysia | #3,916 | 1 : 6,401 |
| Nigeria | #4,501 | 1 : 7,115 |
| Italy | #7,583 | 1 : 7,580 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kerry from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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