Keri
Keri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Keri
- A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kerry.
- A male given name.
How popular is Keri?
Since 1880, 32,061 girls and 325 boys in the U.S. have been named Keri (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #173 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #2375 in 1972. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Keri FAQ
What does the name Keri mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kerry. A male given name.
What is the origin of the name Keri?
Keri is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Keri?
Since 1880, 32,061 girls and 325 boys in the U.S. have been named Keri (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #173 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #2375 in 1972. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Keri a boy or girl name?
Keri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 32,061 girls and 325 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.