Total births
64
Girls' name · since 1971
Karesa
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 64 babies named Karesa, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 64
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
64 girls have been named Karesa since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karesa has been recorded 64 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 2000.
- 64 total births
- 1971–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
64 girls have been named Karesa since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 64
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Karesa was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
7 babies were named Karesa in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Karesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karesa splits its recorded history at 1982: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karesa at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Karesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2000
- Peak year (1974)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Karesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Karesa's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Karesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 24 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karesa? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 64 babies named Karesa. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 7 births.
When was Karesa most popular? ▼
Karesa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Karesa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Karesa since 1971 -- 30 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Karesa? ▼
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 Karesa's data
- Karesa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Karesa
Nearby Names Like Karesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karesa
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karesa side by side: Karesa vs Karen Karesa vs Kara Karesa vs Karla
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karesa: Baby Name Since 1971 - 64 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karesa. 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 Karesa 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.