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How Many People Are Named Kerry?
Estimated people named Kerry living in the U.S. today
82,750
Gender distribution
49% male · 51% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 98,563
- Peak year: 1960 (3,127 births)
- Estimated living today: 82,750
Kerry by age group — who carries the name today?
Kerry popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kerry
Kerry has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 98,563 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 82,750 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,131 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kerrys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kerry in the US?
An estimated 82,750 people named Kerry are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kerry rare — about 1 in 4,131 Americans.
Is Kerry a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kerry is 49% male and 51% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Kerry most popular?
Kerry peaked in 1960, when 3,127 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kerry?
Kerry ranks #620 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).