girl's name
Kerith
KAIR-ith (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 189
Kerith is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 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 1968, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kerith Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kerith?
In 2011, Kerith was given to 5 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 Kerith
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerith Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerith over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerith
- English KAIR-ith
Sibling Names for Kerith
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerith — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerith
How popular is the name Kerith?
In 2011, Kerith was given to 5 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 Kerith a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerith is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerith?
Kerith has 2 syllables.
When was Kerith most popular?
Kerith peaked in 1968, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.