How Many People Are Named Kerby?
Complete statistics for the name Kerby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kerby, a very rare male name, is held by just 886 people in the US today, making up 1 in 372,536 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1984 with 32 births, but it's now declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 1,001 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: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kerby Through the Generations
Kerby has seen its share of ups and downs through the generations. With only 32 births in 1984 marking its peak, the name has since been on a steady decline. Today, there are 886 people named Kerby living in the United States, with an average age of 46. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 17% under 30, 56% aged 30-60, and 27% over 60, indicating a name that's been around long enough to see multiple decades pass by.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kerby's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Kerby
How Many People Have the Name Kerby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,894 people in the United States currently share the name Kerby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 85,118 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kerby a Common or Rare Name?
Kerby 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 Kerby Mean?
Kerby 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 Kerby in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.
When Was Kerby Most Popular?
The name Kerby reached peak popularity in 1984, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kerby?
Approximately 3,894 people named Kerby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,894. That works out to roughly 1 in 85,118 Americans.
Is Kerby a rare name?
Kerby is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 85,118 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kerby mean?
Kerby means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Kerby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Kerby are male and 13% are female.
When was Kerby most popular?
Kerby peaked in 1984 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.