Keri

Keri is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Keri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Keri

Keri belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Keri first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #173 in 1976, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 32,047 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keri in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#173 in 1976
Peak year
1975
Babies named Keri in 2024
7
Total since 1880
32,047

Keri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#643 in 1996
Babies named Keri in 2010
3
Total since 1996
252

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keri mean?

The meaning of Keri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Keri a boy or girl name?

Keri is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keri?

Keri comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Keri?

Keri first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #173 in 1976, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].