UK girl's name
Kerrianne
A feminine name of Irish origin meaning "little dark one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kerrianne is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kerrianne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2226, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 7 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kerrianne is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Kerrianne. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kerrianne ranked #2226 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 7 girls were registered as Kerrianne.
- • Kerrianne ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #577 in 1988.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kerrianne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2226
2001
Births in 2001
7
Latest year
Peak year
2001
7 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Kerrianne mean?
The name Kerrianne is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the names Kerry and Anne. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century.
The name Kerry has its roots in the Irish Gaelic language and is derived from the Irish word "Ciarraí," which refers to the County Kerry region in southwestern Ireland. This region was known for its lush green landscapes and ancient Celtic heritage.
Anne, on the other hand, is a name with Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor." It has been a popular name in many cultures and has been used throughout history, particularly in Christian traditions.
While there are no records of the name Kerrianne appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively modern combination of two names with rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kerrianne can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when it gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kerrianne. One such person is Kerrianne Covell, an American actress and model born in 1957, known for her roles in television shows and films in the 1980s and 1990s.
Another notable Kerrianne is Kerrianne Kennerley, an Australian television presenter and entertainer born in 1953, who hosted various popular programs in Australia during the 1980s and 1990s.
Kerrianne Moncrief, born in 1982, is an American professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour and has won several tournaments.
Kerrianne Watt, a Scottish actress and singer born in 1981, is known for her roles in various television shows and stage productions.
Kerrianne Brown, born in 1968, is a British musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Kosheen.
While the name Kerrianne is a relatively modern combination, it carries the cultural and linguistic influences of its component names, Kerry and Anne, from Irish and Hebrew origins, respectively. Its popularity and usage have been most prevalent in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kerrianne over time
The chart below shows babies named Kerrianne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2001. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kerrianne, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2001, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kerrianne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kerrianne was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2486 | 12 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3134 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Kerrianne is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kerrianne. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kerrianne ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #577 in 1988.
Across the UK
Kerrianne in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#577 in 1988
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Kerrianne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kerrianne in the UK right now?
In 2001, Kerrianne was ranked #2226 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Kerrianne most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 7 babies registered as Kerrianne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kerrianne?
A feminine name of Irish origin meaning "little dark one".
How many people are called Kerrianne in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Kerrianne across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Kerrianne most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kerrianne ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #577 in 1988. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.