Cara
5 countries#1326 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
53,367 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #1326 · peaked in 1985 with 1,472 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12,152 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #94 · peaked in 2001 with 579 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,104 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #373 · peaked in 2001 with 324 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,723 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #211 · peaked in 2001 with 184 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,325 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #25 · peaked in 2007 with 131 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
418 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #1579 · peaked in 2017 with 40 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #554 | — |
| 2007 | #539 | ↑15 |
| 2008 | #464 | ↑75 |
| 2009 | #468 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #642 | ↓174 |
| 2011 | #609 | ↑33 |
| 2012 | #695 | ↓86 |
| 2013 | #620 | ↑75 |
| 2014 | #675 | ↓55 |
| 2015 | #728 | ↓53 |
| 2016 | #808 | ↓80 |
| 2017 | #860 | ↓52 |
| 2018 | #874 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #1020 | ↓146 |
| 2020 | #907 | ↑113 |
| 2021 | #1024 | ↓117 |
| 2022 | #1163 | ↓139 |
| 2023 | #1264 | ↓101 |
| 2024 | #1296 | ↓32 |
| 2025 | #1326 | ↓30 |
Frequently asked questions about Cara
Is Cara a popular name?
Yes — Cara currently ranks #1326 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cara more common for boys or girls?
Cara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cara most popular?
Cara peaked in 1985 in United States, with 1,472 recorded births that year.
Is Cara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cara’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #908 in 1882 to #1326 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cara?
At least 65,937 babies have been recorded with the name Cara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Cara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cara include Rue, Zamira, Dina, Farrah.
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