Total births
281
Girls' name · since 1967
Cariann
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 281 babies named Cariann, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 281
- total births
- 1967–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Cariann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 281 have been recorded since 1967.
Cariann has 281 recorded births among girls since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 1999.
- 281 total births
- 1967–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
281 girls have been named Cariann since 1967, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 281
- total births
- 1967–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Cariann was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
18 babies were named Cariann in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Cariann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cariann's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cariann at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Cariann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1999
- Peak year (1973)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Cariann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cariann's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Cariann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 34
1960s
34 births
- 1970s
1970s
127 births
- 1980s
1980s
71 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 127 births (45% of all-time use).
Cariann by state
Where Cariann concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.8% |
New Jersey share of Cariann's total US births 1.8%
5 of 281 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cariann? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 281 babies named Cariann. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 18 births.
When was Cariann most popular? ▼
Cariann was most popular in the 1970s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Cariann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cariann are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Cariann been used? ▼
Records for Cariann go back to 1967, giving 33 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Cariann? ▼
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 Cariann's data
- Cariann's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (127 total births) through the 1990s (49) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Carianns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Cariann
Nearby Names Like Cariann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cariann
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Caroline Girl
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Compare Cariann side by side: Cariann vs Carol Cariann vs Carolyn Cariann 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, 1967–1999 (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. "Cariann: Baby Name Since 1967 - 281 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cariann. 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 Cariann 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.