FIRST NAME
Kari
Kari is the 456th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 54,318 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 687 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #456 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
89,536
living · #416
2020 CENSUS
54,318
living · #456
BABIES NAMED KARI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1934–2025
202590
As a female name, Kari peaked in 1975, when 2,221 babies were named Kari (the #129 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #6,773 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
687
living · #6,773
BABIES NAMED KARI BY BIRTH YEAR · 1956–2025
202523
As a male name, Kari peaked in 2024, when 45 babies were named Kari (the #2853 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)