Kara
Peaked at #95 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1896, Kara has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kara — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#95
in 1984
Current rank
#988
in 2024
Years tracked
96
1896–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1896, Kara reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #95 nationally with 2,855 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #440 (2014) to #988 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Kara ranks #988 nationally for girls, with 261 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #988 | 261 |
| 2023 | #939 | 283 |
| 2022 | #870 | 319 |
| 2021 | #764 | 373 |
| 2020 | #673 | 426 |
| 2019 | #575 | 530 |
| 2018 | #500 | 621 |
| 2017 | #516 | 609 |
Kara — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2738
in 1983
Last ranked
#8536
in 2004
Years tracked
32
1915–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Kara reached its peak popularity for boys in 1983, ranking #2738 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Kara hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #8536.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #8,536 | 8 |
| 1997 | #10,031 | 5 |
| 1994 | #6,099 | 9 |
| 1992 | #9,117 | 5 |
| 1990 | #8,804 | 5 |
| 1989 | #3,726 | 15 |
| 1988 | #6,849 | 6 |
| 1987 | #3,630 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kara most popular?
Kara was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #95 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kara becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kara?
At least 101,796 babies have been recorded with the name Kara in the US since 1896, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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