Kerry
Peaked at #145 nationally in 1971, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1920, Kerry has been recorded 49% of the time for girls and 51% of the time for boys.
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Kerry — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#145
in 1971
Current rank
#11611
in 2024
Years tracked
95
1920–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1920, Kerry reached its peak popularity for girls in 1971, ranking #145 nationally with 2,206 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4059 (2014) to #11611 (2024) — a 65% drop.
As of 2024, Kerry ranks #11611 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,611 | 8 |
| 2023 | #8,274 | 13 |
| 2022 | #6,851 | 17 |
| 2021 | #7,106 | 16 |
| 2020 | #5,396 | 23 |
| 2019 | #5,710 | 22 |
| 2018 | #7,254 | 16 |
| 2017 | #4,634 | 30 |
Kerry — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#158
in 1960
Current rank
#2683
in 2024
Years tracked
104
1921–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1921, Kerry reached its peak popularity for boys in 1960, ranking #158 nationally with 2,176 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2189 (2014) to #2683 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Kerry ranks #2683 nationally for boys, with 49 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,683 | 49 |
| 2023 | #3,379 | 35 |
| 2022 | #2,503 | 55 |
| 2021 | #2,945 | 42 |
| 2020 | #3,003 | 39 |
| 2019 | #2,877 | 43 |
| 2018 | #2,530 | 51 |
| 2017 | #2,302 | 57 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Kerry most popular?
Kerry was most popular in 1971, when it ranked #145 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kerry 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 Kerry?
At least 98,563 babies have been recorded with the name Kerry in the US since 1920, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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