Kari
3 countries#2076 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kari was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
60,627 births recorded 1934–2025 · currently #2076 · peaked in 1975 with 2,243 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
231 births recorded 1974–2019 · peaked in 1999 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
139 births recorded 1974–2014 · peaked in 1980 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
92 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1998 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kari’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1381 | — |
| 2007 | #1530 | ↓149 |
| 2008 | #1657 | ↓127 |
| 2009 | #1710 | ↓53 |
| 2010 | #1794 | ↓84 |
| 2011 | #2143 | ↓349 |
| 2012 | #1807 | ↑336 |
| 2013 | #1807 | — |
| 2014 | #1830 | ↓23 |
| 2015 | #1823 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #1972 | ↓149 |
| 2017 | #1636 | ↑336 |
| 2018 | #1554 | ↑82 |
| 2019 | #1528 | ↑26 |
| 2020 | #1468 | ↑60 |
| 2021 | #1544 | ↓76 |
| 2022 | #1621 | ↓77 |
| 2023 | #1762 | ↓141 |
| 2024 | #1840 | ↓78 |
| 2025 | #2076 | ↓236 |
Frequently asked questions about Kari
Is Kari a popular name?
Yes — Kari currently ranks #2076 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kari more common for boys or girls?
Kari is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kari most popular?
Kari peaked in 1975 in United States, with 2,243 recorded births that year.
Is Kari rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kari’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3802 in 1934 to #2076 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kari?
At least 60,858 babies have been recorded with the name Kari across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kari popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kari appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kari?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kari include Gina, Iylah, Layton, Lilyann.
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