Karie
Karie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure or beloved.
Origin and history
Karie is a feminine given name derived as a variant of Carrie or Karen, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Katherine. It experienced moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, though it remains relatively uncommon today. Parents often select it as an alternate spelling of Carrie or as a short form of Katherine-family names.
Popularity in the United States
5,356 babies in the United States have been named Karie since 1880. It ranks #2357 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2067.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- MI (11.6 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- IL (8 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 295 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,049 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,143 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,148 |
| 1990-2000 | 447 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 73 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Nicknames
Kar
Fun facts
- Karie emerged as a modern phonetic variation of Carrie and Kerry, influenced by the popularity of names starting with 'K'.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s before declining in the 21st century.