Pure; dark-haired; little spear
Kerin is a name with multiple etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish name Kieran, meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired', or a variation of the Greek-derived Katherine, meaning 'pure'. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Cornish word for 'spear'.
About 5 boys were named Kerin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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