Kerry is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic 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 49 boys in the United States.
Kerry at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛɹi/
About the name Kerry
Kerry belongs to the Irish & Celtic 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, Kerry first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #158 in 1960, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 49,911 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Kerry is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Kerry a boy or girl name?
Kerry is a boy name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Kerry?
Kerry comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.
How popular is the name Kerry?
Kerry first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #158 in 1960, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Kerry?
Kerry is pronounced /ˈkɛɹi/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.