Kari
Peaked at #127 nationally in 1976, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1934, Kari has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Kari — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#127
in 1976
Current rank
#1841
in 2024
Years tracked
89
1934–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1934, Kari reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #127 nationally with 2,181 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1832 (2014) to #1841 (2024) — a 0% drop.
As of 2024, Kari ranks #1841 nationally for girls, with 109 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,841 | 109 |
| 2023 | #1,767 | 116 |
| 2022 | #1,630 | 130 |
| 2021 | #1,547 | 136 |
| 2020 | #1,480 | 145 |
| 2019 | #1,534 | 141 |
| 2018 | #1,558 | 139 |
| 2017 | #1,640 | 132 |
Kari — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1874
in 1970
Current rank
#2846
in 2024
Years tracked
68
1956–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1956, Kari reached its peak popularity for boys in 1970, ranking #1874 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13074 (2014) to #2846 (2024) — a 78% improvement.
As of 2024, Kari ranks #2846 nationally for boys, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,846 | 45 |
| 2023 | #3,029 | 41 |
| 2022 | #3,654 | 31 |
| 2021 | #2,889 | 43 |
| 2020 | #3,371 | 33 |
| 2019 | #4,057 | 26 |
| 2018 | #4,055 | 26 |
| 2017 | #4,532 | 22 |
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 Kari most popular?
Kari was most popular in 1976, when it ranked #127 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kari becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kari?
At least 60,515 babies have been recorded with the name Kari in the US since 1934, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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