Will my child share the name Keris with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Keris per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keris in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keris becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keris is declining: down 1,725 places since 2012, to #4,063 in 2017. It peaked at #1,344 in 2008.

Is Keris a good choice for a distinctive name?

Keris is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Keris a popular baby name in the United States?

Keris does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Keris is a distinctive choice, ranked #4063 in 2017. Your child is likely to be the only Keris in their class.

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UK Rank 2017

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About the Name Keris

Keris has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1725 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1344 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Keris is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Keris in their class.