Kerney is a unique and compelling given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient family name 'O'Cearnaigh'. This moniker was initially borne by individuals who were descendants of a man named Cearan, with 'O' signifying 'descendant of'. The name has evolved over centuries, transitioning through various spellings such as Kerry and Kearney, yet Kerney remains a distinctive variant. It is important to note that the name does not have a specific meaning, but rather carries the heritage and lineage of its Irish ancestors.
The name Kerney was quite popular from the early 1910s to the late 1960s, with a noticeable peak during the 1920s and again in the late 1940s and early 1950s. However, it seems that this popularity waned over time, as there were fewer births towards the end of the observed period, from the 1960s onwards. Overall, Kerney was given to a total of 248 newborns across these decades.