unisex name
Keary
KEER-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 684
Keary is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2004 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1949.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Keary Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 101 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 285 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 7 |
How Popular Is Keary?
In 2004, Keary was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Keary
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Keary Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Keary over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Keary
- English KEER-ee
Sibling Names for Keary
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Keary — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Keary
How popular is the name Keary?
In 2004, Keary was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Keary a girl's or a boy's name?
Keary is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Keary?
Keary has 2 syllables.
When was Keary most popular?
Keary peaked in 1974, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.