Kerly
Girl nameKerly has been given to 148 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 114,805 girls was named Kerly.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
148
Peak year
2024 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1997
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kerly — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kerly.
Sibling name ideas for Kerly
Same era and popularity as Kerly, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kerly?
Kerly has been given to 148 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kerly peak?
Kerly peaked in 2024, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Kerly a girl or boy name?
Kerly is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kerly are girls).
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