Kerrick

A boy's name of Old English origin with 721 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Kerrick is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, derived from a surname meaning 'king's rule' or 'king's power,' from Old English cyning (king) and ric (power, rule). The -rick ending connects it to a family of names with Germanic roots, including Roderick, Aldric, and Frederick.

Kerrick has the crisp, strong consonant cluster that characterizes many Old English surname-names. It shares the regal ker- sound with Kerry and Kermit while delivering a more powerful, name-from-a-bygone-era feel that parents seeking unusual vintage names may appreciate.

EtymologyShow more

Kerrick first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1954. Arriving in the 1950s, Kerrick appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

721

Total births

Since 1954

2006

Peak

23 births

1954

First recorded

69 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kerrick has 60+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1954.

First appeared: 1954Peak: 2006 (23 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kerrick
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#13378	▼
2010s	91	#9062	▼
2000s	134	#6207	▼
1990s	173	#3836	▲
1980s	117	#3961	▼
1970s	130	#3240	▲
1960s	65	#3291	▲
1950s	6	#3639	—

The Story of Kerrick

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Kerrick is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kerrick are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.

How rare is Kerrick?

With 721 total births on record, Kerrick remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1954, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 173 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Kerrick by the numbers

Would fill 15 school buses
Meeting one Kerrick per day would take 2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(60 years, 1954–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kerrick
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#13378	-1 (-16.7%)
2019	6	#11500	+1 (20.0%)
2018	5	#13216	-6 (-54.5%)
2017	11	#7330	+1 (10.0%)
2016	10	#7899	+1 (11.1%)
2015	9	#8407	-2 (-18.2%)
2014	11	#7316	0
2013	11	#7323	+6 (120.0%)
2012	5	#13301	-8 (-61.5%)
2011	13	#6432	+3 (30.0%)
2010	10	#7892	0
2009	10	#8020	+2 (25.0%)
2008	8	#9466	-7 (-46.7%)
2007	15	#5801	-8 (-34.8%)
2006	23	#4164	+8 (53.3%)
2005	15	#5447	+4 (36.4%)
2004	11	#6786	-2 (-15.4%)
2003	13	#5731	+1 (8.3%)
2002	12	#5910	-2 (-14.3%)
2001	14	#5293	+1 (7.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerrick a boy's or girl's name?

Kerrick is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kerrick most popular?

Kerrick reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 23 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kerrick?

Kerrick is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 721 babies in the U.S. since 1954. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1954–2022