boy's name
Kernie
KER-nee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Kernie is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1959 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 1928, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kernie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kernie?
In 1959, Kernie 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 Kernie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kernie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kernie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kernie
- English KER-nee
Sibling Names for Kernie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kernie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kernie
How popular is the name Kernie?
In 1959, Kernie 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 Kernie a girl's or a boy's name?
Kernie is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kernie?
Kernie has 2 syllables.
When was Kernie most popular?
Kernie peaked in 1928, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.