How Many People Are Named Kearney?
Complete statistics for the name Kearney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kearney is a very rare male name, with only 147 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,243,720 Americans. The majority of those named Kearney are over 60, which gives the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 327 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kearney Through the Generations
Kearney has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in popularity in 2007 with 13 births. its rarity, the name has maintained a stable trend, indicating a niche but loyal following. With an average age of 75, most Kearneys are part of the older generation, with 77% being over 60 years old, while a smaller group of 46 individuals are under 30, suggesting a gradual shift towards younger adopters.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kearney's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Kearney
How Many People Have the Name Kearney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,464 people in the United States currently share the name Kearney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,029 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kearney a Common or Rare Name?
Kearney is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kearney Mean?
Kearney means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kearney in SSA data, approximately 65% are male and 35% are female.
When Was Kearney Most Popular?
The name Kearney reached peak popularity in 2007, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kearney?
Approximately 19,464 people named Kearney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,464. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,029 Americans.
Is Kearney a rare name?
Kearney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,029 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kearney mean?
Kearney means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Kearney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 65% of people named Kearney are male and 35% are female.
When was Kearney most popular?
Kearney peaked in 2007 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.