NAME PROFILE
Irena
A variant derived from the Gaelic name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or linked to the Greek word for 'pure.' Kerrin describes a person who possesses a bright, authentic spirit and a natural sense of integrity that draws others toward them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,186 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1929 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 52%NY — 41%NJ — 3%MD — 3%AK — 0%
Notable People
Kerrin Lee-Gartner (Alpine ski racer, Olympic gold medalist) · Kerrin McEvoy (Professional jockey, three-time Melbourne Cup winner) · Kerrin Petty (Olympic cross-country skier) · Kerrin Sheldon (Documentary filmmaker, 'Heroin(e)') · Kerrin Harrison (International badminton player, Commonwealth Games medalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KerriRinRinnyKez
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