Kara
boy nameKara entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2676 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2676
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3454 |
| 1950s | #3669 |
| 1960s | #3626 |
| 1970s | #3742 |
| 1980s | #3813 |
| 1990s | #7921 |
| 2000s | #8143 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kara alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kara in 2025?
- Kara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kara most popular?
- Kara peaked in 1983, reaching #2676 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kara with classmates?
- Kara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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