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Kerry-Ann

Girl name · 120 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kerry-Ann: 120 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 1981.

Kerry-Ann combines two names with deep roots. Kerry derives from the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning “descendants of Ciar,” where Ciar itself signifies “dark-haired” or “black.” Ann is the English form of Hannah, from the Hebrew for “grace” or “favour.” Together, the name blends Irish place heritage with a timeless biblical virtue. Notable bearers include Scottish singer Kerry-Ann Dickson, known for her work in the band The Hedrons, and Kerry-Ann Mitchell, a respected Scottish fashion journalist. The place name Kerry also connects to countless locations worldwide, from County Kerry in Ireland to towns in England and the United States. A common variant is Kerry-Anne, with the alternative spelling of the second element, and the name enjoyed steady popularity in Scotland during the 1980s and 1990s as part of the trend for hyphenated double-barrelled first names.