FIRST NAME
Cara
Cara is the 502nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 48,350 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 93 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #502 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
62,177
living · #523
2020 CENSUS
48,350
living · #502
BABIES NAMED CARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2025
2025168
As a female name, Cara peaked in 1985, when 1,465 babies were named Cara (the #184 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #24,091 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
93
living · #24,091
BABIES NAMED CARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1976–1992
19925
As a male name, Cara peaked in 1989, when 9 babies were named Cara (the #5221 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)