1,170births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
2006Peak · Scotland
#278Scotland 2025
Kerr is a boy name family recorded 1,170 times in 4 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#278 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2006, at 107.5 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Quer (Catalonia).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Kerr
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr | English | 1,122 | 🏴 Scotland | #278 | 2006 | ▼ 10 % |
| Kerr | English | 23 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1972 | – |
| Kerr | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2012 | – |
| Quer | Catalan | 20 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | – | 2024 | – |
Questions about Kerr
How popular is the name Kerr?
In 2025 it ranked #278 in Scotland. Official registers record 1,170 births across 4 countries.
What is Kerr in other languages?
Quer (Catalan).
When was Kerr most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2006, at 107.5 births per 100,000.
Is Kerr a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kerr is a boy name.