Kary Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-ee / /ˈkɛəri/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: 'pure'; Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kary is a variant of the name Cary, which has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is often associated with the meaning of purity. The Irish variant is linked to a lineage of warriors, reflecting a historical significance in Irish heritage. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and continues to be a choice for modern parents.

Trend Summary

Kary has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.

Similar Names

CaryKerryCodyKodyKoryKennyKurtis

Variants

  • Cary
  • Kerry

International Variants

  • Cáire (Irish)
  • Kari (Scandinavian)

Famous people named Kary

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Fictional characters named Kary

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Sibling Suggestions

KadenKellanKieranKylanKurt

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kary was first seen in the United States in 1917. Kary has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Kary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kary (1985)

StateBirthsShare
LA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176
19187
19208
19227
19246
19318
19327
19345
19367
193710
19398
19416
194212
19439
194414
194511
194614
194719
194813
194915
195016
195113
195219
195322
195428
195526
195623
195732
195850
195939
196047
196138
196248
196350
196441
196541
196637
196734
196841
196938
197038
197141
197222
197318
197430
197523
197624
197730
197822
197921
198015
198121
198220
198314
198410
198525
198618
198711
198823
198915
199016
199111
199210
199312
19947
19957
19969
19979
19998
20025
20056