Total births
338
Girls' name · since 1949
Caresse
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 338 babies named Caresse, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 338
- total births
- 1949–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
338 girls have been named Caresse since 1949, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Caresse recorded 338 times among girls since 1949, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2006.
- 338 total births
- 1949–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
338 girls have been named Caresse since 1949, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 338
- total births
- 1949–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Caresse was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
40 babies were named Caresse in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Caresse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Caresse's full recorded timeline at 1987, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1950, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Caresse at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Caresse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2006
- Peak year (1987)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Caresse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Caresse's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Caresse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s
1990s
147 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 147 births (43% of all-time use).
Caresse by state
Where Caresse concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 19 | 5.6% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 5.3% |
New York share of Caresse's total US births 5.6%
Even split
19 of 338 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caresse? ▼
Caresse has been given to 338 babies in the U.S. since 1949, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 40 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Caresse most popular? ▼
Caresse was most popular in the 1990s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Caresse most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caresse are New York (19 births), California (18 births).
How long has the name Caresse been used? ▼
Records for Caresse go back to 1949, giving 58 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Caresse? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caresse's data
- Caresse's decade-level peak was the 1990s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Caresses (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caresse
Nearby Names Like Caresse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caresse
Carol Girl
#2639 816,928 births
Carolyn Girl
#1160 556,777 births
Carrie Girl
#3013 266,350 births
Caroline Girl
#92 250,410 births
Carla Girl
#1009 150,390 births
Compare Caresse side by side: Caresse vs Carol Caresse vs Carolyn Caresse vs Carrie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caresse: Baby Name Since 1949 - 338 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caresse. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caresse draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.