Will my child share the name Kerys with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kerys per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kerys in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kerys becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kerys is declining: down 1,042 places since 2010, to #5,730 in 2015. It peaked at #779 in 2001.

Is Kerys a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kerys 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 Kerys a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kerys is a distinctive choice, ranked #5730 in 2015. Your child is likely to be the only Kerys in their class.

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UK Rank 2015

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About the Name Kerys

Kerys has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3094 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #779 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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