Kary
Kary is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Free man, strong, or beloved.
Origin and history
Kary is a variant spelling of names such as Cary, Gary, or Karl/Cary. While historically given to both males and females in the U.S., it remains an uncommon choice today. It carries classic roots associated with strength, freedom, or grace depending on the precise root name.
Popularity in the United States
1,416 babies in the United States have been named Kary since 1880. It ranks #3303 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39 %)
- TX (30.5 %)
- LA (12.2 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- IN (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 45 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 268 |
| 1960-1970 | 415 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kary serves as a phonetic variant of Cary or an alternative form of Gary and Karl.
- Although rare, the name appeared consistently in mid-20th century U.S. male birth statistics.