Kerry

Irish

"dark, dark-haired"

Kerry Origin and Meaning

The name Kerry is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "dark, dark-haired".

Kerry is the name of one of the most beautiful and lush counties of Ireland was a seventies favorite. Related, updated versions might include Cerys and Keira.

Kerry Rank in US Top 1000

# 771 in the US

Popularity of the name Kerry

• 1712 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Kerry

• Kerry Marisa Washington American actress
• Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona English singer of group Atomic Kitten
• Kerry Jane Ellis English singer and actress
• Kerry Lauren Fox New Zealand actress
• Kerry LaiFatt Canadian actress
• Kerry Melville Reid Australian tennis player
• Kerry Murphy Healey American politician
• Kerry Anne Guse, Australian tennis player
• Kerry Anne Wells Australian beauty queen; Miss Universe 1972
• Kerry Anne Tomlinson, New Zealand cricketer
• Kerry Danielle Ingram English actress

The name Kerry in Pop Culture

• Kerry Hennessy character from the American TV sitcom "8 Simple Rules"