Total births
789
Girls' name · since 1965
Kariann
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 789 babies named Kariann, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 789
- total births
- 1965–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Kariann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 789 recorded since 1965.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kariann has been recorded 789 times among girls since 1965, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2015.
- 789 total births
- 1965–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
789 girls have been named Kariann since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 789
- total births
- 1965–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kariann was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
31 babies were named Kariann in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Kariann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kariann's full recorded timeline at 1989, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kariann at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Kariann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2015
- Peak year (1986)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Kariann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kariann's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kariann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 59
1960s
59 births
- 1970s
1970s
220 births
- 1980s
1980s
241 births
- 1990s
1990s
159 births
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s 50
2010s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 241 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kariann 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 Kariann's total volume
Kariann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kariann by state
Where Kariann concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 2.2% |
California share of Kariann's total US births 4.1%
Even split
32 of 789 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kariann? ▼
789 babies have been named Kariann since 1965. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1986 with 31 births.
When was Kariann most popular? ▼
Kariann was most popular in the 1980s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Kariann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kariann are California (32 births), New York (17 births).
How long has the name Kariann been used? ▼
Kariann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1965, spanning 51 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Kariann? ▼
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 Kariann's data
- Kariann's decade-level peak was the 1980s (241 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Karianns (32 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 Kariann
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kariann
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Compare Kariann side by side: Kariann vs Karen Kariann vs Kara Kariann 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, 1965–2015 (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. "Kariann: Baby Name Since 1965 - 789 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kariann. 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 Kariann 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.