Kary
girl nameKary entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #1325 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#1325
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4262 |
| 1940s | #3641 |
| 1950s | #2561 |
| 1960s | #1929 |
| 1970s | #1715 |
| 1980s | #3121 |
| 1990s | #5314 |
| 2000s | #7333 |
| 2010s | #12454 |
| 2020s | #12749 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Kary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kary alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kary in 2025?
- Kary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kary most popular?
- Kary peaked in 1972, reaching #1325 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kary with classmates?
- Kary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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