Kerri is a unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar' which means 'dark'. It gained popularity as a feminine name in the mid-20th century and has since been used consistently for girls born in various English-speaking countries.
The name Kerri was popular among parents from the late 1950s to the early 1990s, with a significant peak occurring around 1969 and again in 1982. During these years, there were more than twice as many births registered as in other years. The name's popularity seems to have waned after the mid-1980s but still maintained some presence through the early 1990s. Overall, between 1958 and 1994, Kerri was a notable choice for newborn girls, with a total of 348 births registered during this period.