Total births
1,219
Girls' name · since 1941
Karalee
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 1,219 babies named Karalee, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,219
- total births
- 1941–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Karalee sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,219 recorded since 1941.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karalee has been recorded 1,219 times among girls since 1941, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2023.
- 1,219 total births
- 1941–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,219 girls have been named Karalee since 1941, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,219
- total births
- 1941–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Karalee was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
35 babies were named Karalee in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Karalee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karalee splits its recorded history at 1982: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karalee at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Karalee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2023
- Peak year (1979)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Karalee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Karalee's strongest decade.
240 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Karalee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
105 births
- 1950s 64
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
166 births
- 1970s
1970s
240 births
- 1980s
1980s
233 births
- 1990s
1990s
166 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
112 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 240 births (20% of all-time use).
How Karalee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Karalee's total volume
Karalee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Karalee by state
Where Karalee concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 68 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.4% |
Utah share of Karalee's total US births 5.6%
Even split
68 of 1,219 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karalee? ▼
1,219 babies have been named Karalee since 1941. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1979 with 35 births.
When was Karalee most popular? ▼
Karalee was most popular in the 1970s decade with 240 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Karalee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karalee are Utah (68 births), Arizona (5 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Karalee been used? ▼
Karalee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1941, spanning 83 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Karalee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karalee's data
- Karalee's decade-level peak was the 1970s (240 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Karalees (68 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Karalee
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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, 1941–2023 (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. "Karalee: Baby Name Since 1941 - 1,219 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karalee. 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 Karalee 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.