Kerin

Kerin Meaning & Origin

About Kerin
The name "Kerin" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ciarán," meaning "dark-haired" or "black." It is a unisex name and can be given to both boys and girls. The name carries a sense of strength and uniqueness, often associated with individuals who are independent, intelligent, and have a strong sense of self.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Kerin is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 26.67% and females 73.33%, based on recent birth statistics.

Kerin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 R IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛrɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerin in Braille

Here's how to represent Kerin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kerin in braille

How to Spell the Name Kerin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kerin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kerin in sign language

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