How Many People Are Named Keri?
Complete statistics for the name Keri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keri, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 10,704 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 30,830 people named Keri living in the US, the name peaked in popularity back in 1975.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 32,372 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keri Through the Generations
Keri has been a name that has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. It reached its peak in 1975 with 1,517 births, but since then, its usage has declined. Today, Keri is most commonly found among those aged 30 to 60, with 85% of the name's bearers falling into this age group. The remaining 15% are split between those under 30 and over 60, showing that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a place in many hearts.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keri's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keri
How Many People Have the Name Keri?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 251 people in the United States currently share the name Keri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,320,515 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keri a Common or Rare Name?
Keri is classified as Very 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 Keri Mean?
Keri means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keri in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Keri Most Popular?
The name Keri reached peak popularity in 1975, with 1,517 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 Keri?
Approximately 251 people named Keri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 251. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,320,515 Americans.
Is Keri a rare name?
Keri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,320,515 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keri mean?
Keri means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keri more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Keri are male and 99% are female.
When was Keri most popular?
Keri peaked in 1975 with 1,517 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.