Meaning and history
Scottish surname turned given name, likely from the Old Norse kjarr, meaning "marshy ground overgrown with brushwood," or possibly from a Gaelic word for "dark." The Kerrs of the Scottish Borders were a powerful clan from the 14th century onward, later holding the title Marquess of Lothian.
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20232023: 6 births, rank #10,821
In 2023, 6 babies were recorded with the name Kerr, ranking #10,821 among boys.