An estimated 37,313 living Americans are named Kerry.
How rare is Kerry?
Kerry is uncommon among babies today, with 55 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.5% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Kerry?
The median age of a living American named Kerry is approximately 61 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 67 years old.
Is Kerry still popular?
No. Kerry is endangered as a baby name, down 97.5% from its 1960 peak with 55 births in 2025.
Where is Kerry most common?
Kerry has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 6.7× more often than the national baseline.
1921Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
97.5%
2025
55
All-time
49,969
Diaspora map
Kerry broke out in Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington (1948) and became over-represented in 32 states over 27 years.
Broke out: Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington, 1948 · over-represented in 32 states over 27 years
