Cara
boy nameCara entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #4842 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#4842
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5425 |
| 1980s | #5739 |
| 1990s | #8435 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cara are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cara alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cara in 2025?
- Cara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cara most popular?
- Cara peaked in 1979, reaching #4842 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cara with classmates?
- Cara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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