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Kerri-Anne

Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kerri-Anne: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1986.

Kerri-Anne blends an Irish place name with a Hebrew classic. Kerri derives from Kerry, the Irish county whose name comes from Ciarraí, meaning “descendants of Ciar” (Ciar itself meaning “dark-haired”). Anne is the French form of Hannah, from the Hebrew for “grace” or “favour.” The combination thus suggests “dark-haired grace.” The best-known bearer is Australian television presenter Kerri-Anne Kennerley, a long-time host of morning shows and a prominent media personality. The place connection is strong through Kerry, a county in southwest Ireland famed for its rugged coastline. This hyphen

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
19863 babies
Latest (1996)
#6113 babies
Total births
12since 1986
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1986 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).