Karrie
Karrie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person or pure.
Origin and history
Karrie is a feminine given name, largely functioning as a spelling variant of Carrie or a diminutive of Caroline/Katherine. It derives ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or Greek roots meaning 'pure'. The name peaked in U.S. popularity during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
9,870 babies in the United States have been named Karrie since 1880. It ranks #1660 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- MI (10.3 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 46 |
| 1950-1960 | 582 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,209 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,040 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,835 |
| 1990-2000 | 723 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Karrie
- Karrie Webb: Golfer, Athlete
Nicknames
Kar, Care
Fun facts
- Karrie evolved as a phonetic variation of Carrie, influenced by the trend of using 'K' initial spellings.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the 1970s before declining in the 21st century.