Boy · #5,059 in 2026

Kerwyn

Name: Popularity of the name Kerwyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kerwyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,059

Peak Rank

#3,665 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

1978

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#3665

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kerwyn

Kerwyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 6 Kerwyns were born — ranking #3,665 that year. As of 2026, Kerwyn ranks #5,059 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Kerwyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kerwyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kerwyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kerwin
Kirwin
Kirwan
Gerwin
Quinn
Quin
Curtin
Corwin
Crin
Curlin
Curvin
Kervin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerwyn

What does the name Kerwyn mean?

Kerwyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kerwyn in 2026?

In 2026, Kerwyn ranks #5,059 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kerwyn most popular?

Kerwyn reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #3,665 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kerwyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kerwyn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kerwyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kerwyn include Darmon, Revell, Rus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kerwyn

Kerwyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Kerwyn's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #3,665. Use the chart and map above to compare Kerwyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.