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Kerry

“Black” — Irish origin

Boy's name · #2451 in the US (2025) · Retro

Kerry has appeared in US records since 1921 — best rank #158 (1960) · 49,969 babies named Kerry all-time · 1 in 33,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 3 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Kerrys

• Kerry King — American guitarist (born 1964)
• Kerry Dixon — English footballer (born 1961)
• Kerry Von Erich — American professional wrestler (1960-1993)
• Kerry Packer — Australian publishing, media and gaming tycoon (1937–2005)
• Kerry Kittles — American basketball player (born 1974)

In stories & tradition

• Kerry Young — character
• Kerry Bishop — Neighbours
• Kerry Stirling — Pacific 1860

What Kerrys become

Among 554 notable people named Kerry:

Athletes appear 1.84× more often than among typical names — e.g. Kerry Dixon, English footballer (born 1961).

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