Total births
1,004
Girls' name · since 1950
Kerrin
Kerrin has 1,004 recorded births since 1950 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,004
- total births
- 1950–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Kerrin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,004 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kerrin has been recorded 1,004 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2009.
- 1,004 total births
- 1950–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,004 girls have been named Kerrin since 1950, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,004
- total births
- 1950–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Kerrin was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
43 babies were named Kerrin in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Kerrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kerrin splits its recorded history at 1981: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kerrin at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Kerrin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2009
- Peak year (1992)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Kerrin popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1967 (Kerrin as boys' name)
Kerrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kerrin's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Kerrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 64
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
164 births
- 1970s
1970s
232 births
- 1980s
1980s
231 births
- 1990s
1990s
233 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 233 births (23% of all-time use).
How Kerrin 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 Kerrin's total volume
Kerrin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kerrin by state
Where Kerrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 153 | 15.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 126 | 12.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Rhode Island | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
Massachusetts share of Kerrin's total US births 15.2%
Even split
153 of 1,004 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kerrin? ▼
Kerrin has been given to 1,004 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 43 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Kerrin most popular? ▼
Kerrin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Kerrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kerrin are Massachusetts (153 births), New York (126 births), New Jersey (16 births).
How long has the name Kerrin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kerrin since 1950 -- 60 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Kerrin? ▼
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 Kerrin's data
- Kerrin's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (233 total births) through the 2000s (80) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Kerrins (153 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 Kerrin
Nearby Names Like Kerrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kerrin
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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 Kerrin side by side: Kerrin vs Kerry Kerrin vs Kerri Kerrin 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, 1950–2009 (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. "Kerrin: Baby Name Since 1950 - 1,004 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kerrin. 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 Kerrin 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.