Keri
Peaked at #173 nationally in 1976, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1946, Keri has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Keri — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#173
in 1976
Current rank
#12760
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1946–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Keri reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #173 nationally with 1,466 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3814 (2014) to #12760 (2024) — a 70% drop.
As of 2024, Keri ranks #12760 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,760 | 7 |
| 2023 | #6,540 | 18 |
| 2022 | #7,846 | 14 |
| 2021 | #8,270 | 13 |
| 2020 | #7,397 | 15 |
| 2019 | #7,539 | 15 |
| 2018 | #5,244 | 25 |
| 2017 | #4,112 | 36 |
Keri — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2376
in 1972
Last ranked
#12470
in 2005
Years tracked
33
1958–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1958, Keri reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #2376 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Keri hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #12470.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #12,470 | 5 |
| 2003 | #11,897 | 5 |
| 2001 | #11,533 | 5 |
| 1994 | #6,705 | 8 |
| 1993 | #7,225 | 7 |
| 1992 | #6,419 | 8 |
| 1991 | #3,929 | 15 |
| 1990 | #6,148 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Keri most popular?
Keri was most popular in 1976, when it ranked #173 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Keri becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Keri?
At least 32,372 babies have been recorded with the name Keri in the US since 1946, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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