Kerri
Every Kerri since 1945 — 37,369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kerri
Kerri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,787 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 37,369 American babies have been named Kerri. Its peak came in 1975, when 1,616 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 Kerri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kerri 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 | 10 | #9,787 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,532 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,282 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,797 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,875 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,402 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,299 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,667 | — | — |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,438 | — | — |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,585 | — | — |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,141 | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,961 | — | — |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,498 | — | — |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,176 | — | — |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,755 | — | — |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,232 | — | — |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,711 | — | — |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,817 | — | — |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,310 | — | — |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,954 | — | — |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,568 | — | — |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,166 | — | — |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,570 | — | — |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2001 | 129 | #1,461 | — | — |
| 2000 | 151 | #1,284 | — | — |
| 1995 | 315 | #676 | — | — |
| 1990 | 574 | #437 | 9 | #5,615 |
| 1985 | 854 | #291 | 9 | #4,523 |
| 1980 | 1,119 | #228 | 7 | #5,245 |
| 1975 | 1,597 | #167 | 19 | #2,325 |
| 1970 | 1,416 | #223 | 15 | #2,450 |
| 1965 | 606 | #371 | 8 | #3,120 |
| 1960 | 478 | #446 | 7 | #3,502 |
| 1955 | 109 | #945 | — | — |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,160 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,841 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kerri
- Kerri Walsh Jennings Volleyball player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kerri in 2025?
Kerri ranked #9,787 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kerri?
37,369 babies have been named Kerri in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kerri most popular?
Kerri peaked in 1975, when 1,616 newborns received the name.
Is Kerri a boy or girl name?
Kerri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kerri rising or falling?
Kerri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kerri?
Well-known people named Kerri include Kerri Walsh Jennings (volleyball player).