Total births
1,318
Unisex name · since 1935
Kerin
1,318 babies named Kerin in U.S. Social Security records since 1935, with the highest year being 1981. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,318
- total births
- 1935–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Kerin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,318 have been recorded since 1935.
Social Security Administration records show Kerin recorded 1,318 times among girls since 1935, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 2013.
- 1,318 total births
- 1935–2013 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,318 girls have been named Kerin since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2013.
- 1,318
- total births
- 1935–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Kerin was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
43 babies were named Kerin in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Kerin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kerin's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kerin at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Kerin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2013
- Peak year (1981)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Kerin popularity over time - boys
277 total births recorded since 1954 (Kerin as boys' name)
Kerin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kerin's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Kerin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 40
1930s
40 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s
1950s
157 births
- 1960s
1960s
311 births
- 1970s
1970s
284 births
- 1980s
1980s
266 births
- 1990s
1990s
141 births
- 2000s 88
2000s
88 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 311 births (24% of all-time use).
How Kerin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kerin's total volume
Kerin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kerin by state
Where Kerin concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 169 | 12.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 141 | 10.7% |
| #3 | California | | 19 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
Massachusetts share of Kerin's total US births 12.8%
Even split
169 of 1,318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kerin? ▼
1,318 babies have been named Kerin since 1935. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1981 with 43 births.
When was Kerin most popular? ▼
Kerin was most popular in the 1960s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Kerin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kerin are Massachusetts (169 births), New York (141 births), California (19 births).
Is Kerin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kerin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,318 births, and as a boy's name it has 277 births.
How long has the name Kerin been used? ▼
Records for Kerin go back to 1935, giving 79 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Kerin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kerry, Kerri, Keri, Kerrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kerin's data
- Kerin's decade-level peak was the 1960s (311 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Kerins (169 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kerin
Nearby Names Like Kerin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kerin
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Kerri Girl
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Keri Girl
#12313 32,061 births
Kerrie Girl
8,589 births
Keren Girl
#2185 5,014 births
Compare Kerin side by side: Kerin vs Kerry Kerin vs Kerri Kerin vs Keri
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1935–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kerin: Baby Name Since 1935 - 1,318 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kerin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kerin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.