Kerryann
About Kerryann
Kerryann is a feminine compound name combining Kerry and Ann. Kerry derives from Irish Gaelic, possibly meaning 'dark-haired' or referring to County Kerry in Ireland, which means 'people of Ciar.' Ann comes from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace.' This hyphenated-style name was particularly popular in the 1950s-1970s in English-speaking countries, especially among families with Irish heritage. Kerryann offers the appeal of traditional elements in a slightly more distinctive combination. While less commonly given today than in previous decades, it represents a naming trend of combining shorter names to create a unique identity while honoring family or cultural connections.
Pronounced KER-ee-an.
As of October 2026, Kerryann ranked #18792 in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #3262 in 1967.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Kerryann on lists
Famous Kerryanns
- Kerryann F. Ifill
Barbadian politician
- Kerry Ann Lee
American artist and designer
- Kerry
Ann Richards, Jamaican sprinter
- Kerry Ann Christiansen
English actress
- Kerri
Ann Jones, former US Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans
- Kerri Ann
stage name of Kerrie Ann Keogh, Irish pop singer
- Kerri
Ann Mitchell, Canadian sprinter