Kerri
Girl name · 960 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kerri: 960 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 78 births in 1990.
Kerri is a charming variant of Kerry, which itself originates from the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning “descendants of Ciar”—Ciar being an old Gaelic word for “dark” or “black.” This classic name has been carried by several notable athletes, including American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Kerri Strug, whose heroic vault in 1996 inspired millions, and beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic champion. The name also shares its root with County Kerry in southwest Ireland, a place of stunning landscapes and rich heritage. While Kerri can stand proudly on its own, it’s sometimes used as an affectionate nickname for Katherine or Karen, giving it a wonderfully flexible, friendly feel that has remained popular in Scotland since the 1970s.
Girl 36 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199078 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 960since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 61%vs prior 5y