girls' name · peaked 1997

Kerra

Every Kerra since 1956 — 1,149 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Kerra
Peak year
1997
44 babies
All-time total
1,149
since 1956

The story of Kerra

Kerra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1956, 1,149 American babies have been named Kerra. Its peak came in 1997, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kerra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kerra year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 6 #14,708
2018 6 #14,779
2017
2016
2015 13 #8,703
2014 14 #8,287
2013 10 #10,642
2012 23 #5,801
2011 17 #7,276
2010 20 #6,514
2009 22 #6,210
2008 31 #4,827
2007 30 #4,882
2006 37 #4,044
2005 33 #4,225
2004 32 #4,336
2003 25 #5,027
2002 28 #4,445
2001 40 #3,392
2000 23 #5,071
1995 26 #4,031
1990 28 #3,756
1985 35 #2,729
1980 17 #4,414
1975 34 #2,382
1970 6 #7,487
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kerra in 2025?

Kerra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Kerra?

1,149 babies have been named Kerra in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kerra most popular?

Kerra peaked in 1997, when 44 newborns received the name.

Is Kerra a boy or girl name?

Kerra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kerra rising or falling?

Kerra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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