Karry
Karry is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man or dark-haired one.
Origin and history
Karry is a modern phonetic spelling variant of names such as Carey, Kerry, or Gary. Historically associated with Germanic roots meaning 'free man' via Carl/Carey or Irish roots relating to dark features, it saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a rare masculine given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
648 babies in the United States have been named Karry since 1880. It ranks #4028 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (53.8 %)
- GA (46.2 %)
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 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 211 |
| 1970-1980 | 115 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Karry is an alternative spelling of the traditional names Kerry or Carey, using a 'K' prefix.
- Most U.S. birth records for boys named Karry occurred in the mid-to-late 20th century.