Karri
Karri is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Pure or free man (depending on root connection to Katherine, Caroline, or Old Norse Kári).
Origin and history
Karri is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Kári or used as a modern phonetic spelling variant of Carrie (a diminutive of Caroline or Katherine). In the United States, it gained modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a rare alternative spelling today.
Popularity in the United States
4,493 babies in the United States have been named Karri since 1880. It ranks #2612 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2046.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.3 %)
- MI (12.8 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- WI (6.2 %)
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 | 162 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,138 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,692 |
| 1980-1990 | 910 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 109 |
| 2010-2019 | 82 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Karri
- Karri Turner: Actress
Nicknames
Kar
Fun facts
- Karri evolved as a contemporary U.S. spelling variation of Carrie and Kari.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1960s and 1970s.