Kerri is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Céad" which means "first". It is traditionally a boy's name but has been increasingly used for girls in recent years.
The name Kerri has several possible spellings including Keri, Kerry and Kari. Each spelling can have different meanings depending on the culture and tradition of the person using it. In Irish culture, Kerri is often associated with the firstborn child or the beginning of something new. It can also be interpreted as a shortened form of the name Ceadach which means "handsome".
Historically, the name Kerri has been used for centuries in Ireland and has become popular in other English-speaking countries around the world. In the United States, for example, Kerri was one of the top 1000 girl's names between the years 1980 and 2007.
Today, Kerri remains a unique and distinctive name that is often associated with Irish heritage and culture. It can also be seen as a unisex name, as it has been used for both boys and girls throughout history.
The statistics provided show the annual number of babies named Kerri born in the United States from 1958 to 1994. Over these years, the name Kerri had varying levels of popularity.
From 1958 to 1968, the number of births with the name Kerri ranged from a low of 5 births per year (in 1959 and 1968) to a high of 9 births in 1963. The late 1960s saw an increase in popularity, with a peak of 17 births in 1969.
The trend continued into the 1970s, with a total of 245 babies named Kerri born between 1970 and 1980. The most popular year for the name during this decade was 1975, with 19 births. However, there was a significant drop in popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with only 6 or 7 births per year from 1980 to 1983.
The name Kerri saw a resurgence in popularity in the mid-1980s, with peaks of 15 births in both 1982 and 1986. This trend continued into the early 1990s, with a total of 48 babies named Kerri born between 1990 and 1994.
Overall, from 1958 to 1994, there were a total of 348 babies named Kerri born in the United States. These statistics demonstrate that while the name Kerri has had periods of popularity and decline over the years, it has remained a relatively common name in the United States for several decades.