Kerri

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEHR-ee /ˈkɛr.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kerry — from the Irish County Kerry (Ciarrai, 'the people of Ciar', from ciar, 'dark, black'); 'the dark-haired one'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The dark-haired one; from County Kerry: Kerri spells Kerry. Friendly, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Kerry — from the Irish County Kerry (Ciarrai, 'the people of Ciar', from ciar, 'dark, black'); 'the dark-haired one'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9787 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 37,021

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kerri is a spelling of Kerry — from the Irish County Kerry (Ciarrai, 'the people of Ciar', from ciar, 'dark, black') — 'the dark-haired one' (routes layered, which we note). A friendly, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ker).

It registers thinly today. Rare, the-dark-haired-one at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Kerry comes from the Irish County Kerry (Ciarrai, 'the people of Ciar', from ciar, 'dark, black') — 'the dark-haired one' — Kerri is a -i spelling, friendly and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'KEHR-ee').

Overall data confidence 48%

Behind the Name — Kerry — routes layered

Variations

KerryKeriKerrie

Nicknames

Ker

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kerri mean?

Kerri spells Kerry — Irish 'the dark-haired one; from County Kerry'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kerri?

It's said KEHR-ee /ˈkɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kerri a boy or girl name?

Kerri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kerri?

Kerri is a rare name in the U.S. today.