Total births
166
Girls' name · since 1993
Karelly
166 babies named Karelly in U.S. Social Security records since 1993, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 166
- total births
- 1993–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Karelly is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 166 have been recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karelly has been recorded 166 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2023.
- 166 total births
- 1993–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
166 girls have been named Karelly since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 166
- total births
- 1993–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Karelly was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
12 babies were named Karelly in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Karelly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karelly splits its recorded history at 2007: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karelly at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Karelly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2023
- Peak year (2003)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Karelly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Karelly's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Karelly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
85 births
- 2010s
2010s
52 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 85 births (51% of all-time use).
Karelly by state
Where Karelly concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 3.6% |
California share of Karelly's total US births 6.0%
Even split
10 of 166 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karelly? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 166 babies named Karelly. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 12 births.
When was Karelly most popular? ▼
Karelly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Karelly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karelly are California (10 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Karelly been used? ▼
Karelly has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 31 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Karelly? ▼
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 Karelly's data
- Karelly's decade-level peak was the 2000s (85 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Karellys (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Karelly
Nearby Names Like Karelly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karelly
Karen Girl
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Kara Girl
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Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
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Compare Karelly side by side: Karelly vs Karen Karelly vs Kara Karelly vs Karla
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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, 1993–2023 (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. "Karelly: Baby Name Since 1993 - 166 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karelly. 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 Karelly 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.