girl's name
Kerys
keh-REES
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 369
Kerys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2001, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kerys Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 188 |
| 2010s | 34 |
How Popular Is Kerys?
In 2015, Kerys was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Kerys Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kerys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerys
- Pronunciation keh-REES
Sibling Names for Kerys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerys
How popular is the name Kerys?
In 2015, Kerys was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Kerys a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerys?
Kerys has 2 syllables.
When was Kerys most popular?
Kerys peaked in 2001, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Kerys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kerys currently ranks #3,190 in England and Wales. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.