Kerry
Boy / Girl name · 5,110 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kerry: 5,110 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 279 births in 1978.
Rooted in Irish Gaelic, Kerry comes from the word *ciar* meaning "dark" or "black-haired" and is also the name of County Kerry in southwest Ireland. Among its famous bearers are American actress Kerry Washington, known for her role in *Scandal*, and Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer. The county itself shares the same origin, derived from the ancient Ciarraí tribe, meaning "people of Ciar". Though historically a masculine name in Ireland, Kerry has become widely used for both genders in Scotland, often chosen as a softer alternative to the related Kieran or Ciara. Its natural, unpretentious feel and strong Irish heritage make it a
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19744 babies
- Latest (1974)
- #2714 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y
Girl 40 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1978279 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #5855 babies
- Total births
- 5,106since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 73%vs prior 5y