Cari
Cari is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beloved, dear, or darling.
Origin and history
Cari is a given name of Latin origin, widely understood as a variant of Carrie or derived from the Latin word 'carus', meaning beloved. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it remains a familiar yet less common choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
12,757 babies in the United States have been named Cari since 1880. It ranks #1425 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1939.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- MI (6 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 547 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,756 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,432 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,068 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,260 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 252 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Famous people named Cari
- Cari Champion: Journalist, Television Host
- Cari Read: Athlete, Olympic Swimmer
Fun facts
- The name Cari traces back to the Latin adjective 'carus', which translates directly to beloved or cherished.
- In the United States, Cari saw its highest usage in the 1970s and 1980s before tapering off in recent decades.