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Kershaw

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How to Pronounce Kershaw

Pronounced KUR-shaw /ˈkɜːr.ʃɔː/Medium

Meaning: An English surname turned given name, from Old English elements read as 'church copse; church wood.' Familiar through baseball pitcher Clayton Kershaw; a modern surname-style pick.Low

In 30 seconds: An English surname name: Kershaw is an English surname read as 'church wood; copse' (said 'KUR-shaw'). Modern and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname turned given name, from Old English elements read as 'church copse; church wood.' Familiar through baseball pitcher Clayton Kershaw; a modern surname-style pick.
U.S. rank (2023)#13246 β†˜ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 47
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201520142023

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

Kershaw is an English surname, an English surname read as 'church wood; copse', familiar through pitcher Clayton Kershaw. It reads meaningful and distinctive - rare in the U.S. (said 'KUR-shaw').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Kershaw traces to an English surname, an English surname read as 'church wood; copse', familiar through pitcher Clayton Kershaw - a meaningful choice, rare in the U.S. (said 'KUR-shaw').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Kershaw β€” English surname 'church wood'; Clayton Kershaw

Variations

KershaweKearshawKershawn

Nicknames

KershShaw

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kershaw mean?

Kershaw is an English surname, read as 'church wood; copse,' now a given name - familiar through pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

How do you pronounce Kershaw?

It's said KUR-shaw /ˈkɜːr.ʃɔː/ - 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kershaw a boy or girl name?

It is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kershaw?

It is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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