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Kerrie

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Pronounced KEH-ree /ˈkɛr.i/High

Meaning: Kerrie is a spelling variant of Kerry, drawn from the Irish county name (from Ciarraí, 'people of Ciar,' Ciar meaning 'dark, dark-haired'). A soft, established name in a modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Kerrie traces to the Irish county Kerry, 'people of Ciar,' dark-haired (said 'KEH-ree'). A gentle, familiar-feeling classic.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningKerrie is a spelling variant of Kerry, drawn from the Irish county name (from Ciarraí, 'people of Ciar,' Ciar meaning 'dark, dark-haired'). A soft, established name in a modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2018)#13154 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,584

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119442018

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

Kerrie is a variant spelling of Kerry, itself from the Irish county Kerry (Ciarraí, 'people of Ciar,' Ciar meaning 'dark-haired'). It was popular in the mid-20th century and remains a soft, established choice, though now rare (said 'KEH-ree').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records today, well past its mid-century peak popularity as Kerry. Rare, soft, and Irish-rooted.

Did you know? Kerrie is a spelling of Kerry, drawn from the Irish county name that traces back to Ciar, 'dark, dark-haired.' A soft, familiar name dressed in an -ie spelling, which we note honestly (said 'KEH-ree').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Kerrie — Kerry spelling variant; Irish county name from Ciar 'dark-haired'

Variations

KerryKerriKeri

Nicknames

KerKez

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Sherry— a like gentle -erry sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kerrie mean?

Kerrie is a spelling of Kerry, from the Irish county name tracing to Ciar, meaning 'dark, dark-haired.'

How do you pronounce Kerrie?

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

Is Kerrie a boy or girl name?

Kerrie is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Kerrie?

Kerrie is extremely rare today, well past its mid-century peak.

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