Keri
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kerry.
Every Keri since 1946 — 32,386 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keri
Keri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,686 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 32,386 American babies have been named Keri. Its peak came in 1975, when 1,517 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,686 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,807 | — | — |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,547 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,850 | — | — |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,275 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,401 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,542 | — | — |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,245 | — | — |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,112 | — | — |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,892 | — | — |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,812 | — | — |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,814 | — | — |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,046 | — | — |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,402 | — | — |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,446 | — | — |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,597 | — | — |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,663 | — | — |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,674 | — | — |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,769 | — | — |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,451 | — | — |
| 2005 | 85 | #2,173 | 5 | #12,470 |
| 2004 | 74 | #2,332 | — | — |
| 2003 | 122 | #1,583 | 5 | #11,897 |
| 2002 | 155 | #1,273 | — | — |
| 2001 | 147 | #1,309 | 5 | #11,534 |
| 2000 | 203 | #1,037 | — | — |
| 1995 | 334 | #647 | — | — |
| 1990 | 678 | #388 | 8 | #6,148 |
| 1985 | 977 | #256 | 17 | #2,895 |
| 1980 | 982 | #261 | 6 | #5,922 |
| 1975 | 1,502 | #174 | 15 | #2,702 |
| 1970 | 802 | #329 | 7 | #4,054 |
| 1965 | 324 | #531 | — | — |
| 1960 | 239 | #658 | 6 | #3,861 |
| 1955 | 58 | #1,331 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,151 | — | — |
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Famous people named Keri
- Keri Russell Actor · b. 1976
- Keri Hulme Writer · b. 1947
- Keri Hilson Singer · b. 1982
- Keri Lynn Pratt Actor · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keri mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kerry.
How popular is the name Keri in 2025?
Keri ranked #7,686 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keri?
32,386 babies have been named Keri in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keri most popular?
Keri peaked in 1975, when 1,517 newborns received the name.
Is Keri a boy or girl name?
Keri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keri rising or falling?
Keri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keri?
Well-known people named Keri include Keri Russell (actor), Keri Hulme (writer), Keri Hilson (singer).