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Kerry

“Black” — Irish origin

Boy's name · #2464 in the US (2025) · Retro

Kerry's best rank, #158, came in 1960; it has stepped well back to #2464 today. Roughly 50,000 boys have been named Kerry since 1921.

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:

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

Similar names: Dwayne · Kent · Terry · Stuart · Kelly · Barry

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