Total births
1,200
Unisex name · since 1946
Karry
Karry has 1,200 recorded births since 1946 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,200
- total births
- 1946–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1,200 girls have been named Karry since 1946, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karry has been recorded 1,200 times among girls since 1946, 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 1946 to 2014.
- 1,200 total births
- 1946–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,200 girls have been named Karry since 1946, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,200
- total births
- 1946–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Karry was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
60 babies were named Karry in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Karry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karry splits its recorded history at 1977: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karry at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Karry popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2014
- Peak year (1971)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Karry popularity over time - boys
648 total births recorded since 1934 (Karry as boys' name)
Karry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Karry's strongest decade.
430 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Karry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 118
1950s
118 births
- 1960s
1960s
311 births
- 1970s
1970s
430 births
- 1980s
1980s
202 births
- 1990s 97
1990s
97 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 430 births (36% of all-time use).
How Karry 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 Karry's total volume
Karry vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Karry by state
Where Karry concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 78 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 34 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Karry's total US births 6.5%
Even split
78 of 1,200 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karry? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 1,200 babies named Karry. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 60 births.
When was Karry most popular? ▼
Karry was most popular in the 1970s decade with 430 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Karry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karry are California (78 births), Michigan (34 births), Illinois (11 births).
Is Karry a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Karry is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,200 births, and as a boy's name it has 648 births.
How long has the name Karry been used? ▼
Records for Karry go back to 1946, giving 69 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Karry? ▼
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 Karry's data
- Karry's decade-level peak was the 1970s (430 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Karrys (78 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 Karry
Nearby Names Like Karry
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karry
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 Karry side by side: Karry vs Karen Karry vs Kara Karry 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, 1946–2014 (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. "Karry: Baby Name Since 1946 - 1,200 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karry. 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 Karry 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.