How Many People Are Named Kerin?

Complete statistics for the name Kerin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kerin
Very Rare
American

Kerin, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,439 people in the US, making up 1 in 229,306 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1958 with 47 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~772
Living in US
1 in 429,338
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Sophisticated
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,175
Worldwide Bearers
#94,156
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,214
🇭🇳 Honduras
482
🇦🇺 Australia
266
🇮🇩 Indonesia
256
🇳🇬 Nigeria
206
🇮🇳 India
147
🇧🇷 Brazil
140
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
136
🇸🇻 El Salvador
134
🇬🇧 England
128

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
241 (17%)
♀ Female
1,198 (83%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
178
Would be under 30 (11%)
921
Would be 30–60 (58%)
491
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 1,590 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kerin Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Kerin has maintained a steady presence, with its peak year occurring way back in 1958 when 47 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly middle-aged, with 58% falling within the 30-60 age bracket. Interestingly, there's a slight tilt towards older individuals, with 31% being over 60, indicating a name that's been around for quite some time but hasn't lost its charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 169
New York 141
California 19
Pennsylvania 6
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Kerin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kerin's American roots

📄 About the Name Kerin

How Many People Have the Name Kerin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 772 people in the United States currently share the name Kerin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 429,338 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kerin a Common or Rare Name?

Kerin 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 Kerin Mean?

Kerin means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kerin in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.

When Was Kerin Most Popular?

The name Kerin reached peak popularity in 1958, with 47 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 Kerin?

Approximately 772 people named Kerin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 772. That works out to roughly 1 in 429,338 Americans.

Is Kerin a rare name?

Kerin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 429,338 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kerin mean?

Kerin means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Kerin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Kerin are male and 83% are female.

When was Kerin most popular?

Kerin peaked in 1958 with 47 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US772
All-Time Births772
1 in X1 in 429,338
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1958
World Rank#94,156
Male %17%
Female %83%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.