Kerin, of Irish origin, is a unisex given name derived from Ciarán, which means "dark" or "black". It is pronounced as /ˈkɛərɪn/. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used for both boys and girls. Notable individuals with this name include American football player Kerin Wilson and Australian singer-songwriter Kerin Tatman.
The name Kerin experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. Its peak was reached in 1964 with 41 births, while the lowest point was in 1998 and 2011 with only 5 births each. The total number of births for the name Kerin is 1318 over the period from 1935 to 2013.