Kerby
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningfrom the church village · English form of Kirby
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,570 in 1961
5 babies were named Kerby in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1942–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kerby you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kerby, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kerby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKerby first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #1,570. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningKerby is an English form of Kirby, which means “from the church village”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Kerby
Kerby is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “from the church village”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-rby”. US birth records list Kerby for boys from 1942 to 2025, in 71 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #1,570 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.5 | 398,010 boys |
| 1950s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
| 1960s | 8.9 | 112,108 boys |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 111,732 boys |
| 1980s | 7.3 | 137,741 boys |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 146,843 boys |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kerby
What does the name Kerby mean?
Kerby means “from the church village” in English, as a form of Kirby.
What is the origin of the name Kerby?
Kerby has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kerby a boy or girl name?
Kerby is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kerby?
Kerby ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#1,570).