Kerry
Meaning: Visitation, visit
Origin: Basque
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Australia: #271
Total births: 7,747
History: Kerry peaked in the 1970s as a unisex name in Australia. Kerry Packer was the most powerful media mogul in Australian history — he literally changed cricket by creating World Series Cricket. Kerry O'Keeffe is a beloved cricket commentator. The name means Australian media power.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1976) | #97 |
| Babies named Kerry in 1976 | 78 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 7,747 |
| Peak year | 1956 (586 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #11 |
| Years in records | 1952–1976 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 26 spots |
Frequently asked about Kerry
What does the name Kerry mean?
Kerry means “Visitation, visit” from Basque roots.
What is the origin of the name Kerry?
Kerry has Basque origin. The traditional meaning is “Visitation, visit”.
How popular is Kerry in Australia?
Kerry ranked #97 in Australia in 1976 — given to 78 babies that year.
When was Kerry most popular?
Kerry peaked in 1956 with 586 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kerry a boy or girl name?
Kerry is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kerrys in registered births are female.
Is the name Kerry rising or falling in popularity?
Kerry has fallen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #71 in 1971 to #97 in 1976.
How long has Kerry been recorded in Australia?
Kerry appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1952 through 1976.