Unisex nameCurrently #11,654 in the USSteady
Kerby
//ˈkɜrbi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19845 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kerby's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kerby's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kerby |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Kerby through the decades
- Kerby peaked in 1984, when 32 babies were named Kerby in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2024), use of Kerby has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kerby currently ranks #11,654 in the US and is holding steady.