Will my child share the name Kerry with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kerry per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kerry in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kerry becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kerry has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1235 places in the last five years. Its peak was #136 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Kerry a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kerry 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 Kerry a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Kerry

Kerry is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kerry in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

About the Name Kerry

Kerry has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1235 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #136 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kerry is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.