Kari Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-ee / ˈkɑːriScandinavian; Japanese
Meaning
Scandinavian: 'pure'; Japanese: 'to shine'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Scandinavian cultures, Kari is often used as a diminutive of names like Karina or Karl. It has been popular in Nordic countries and is associated with qualities of purity and clarity. In Japan, Kari can be a given name with various meanings depending on the kanji used. The name has gained some recognition in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.
Trend Summary
Kari has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with periods of increased usage in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kary
- Karee
International Variants
- Kari (Finnish)
- Kari (Norwegian)
- Kari (Swedish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kari was first seen in the United States in 1956. Kari has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Kari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kari (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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GA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1956 | 5 |
1957 | 6 |
1958 | 11 |
1959 | 11 |
1960 | 5 |
1961 | 12 |
1962 | 9 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 9 |
1965 | 6 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 10 |
1968 | 11 |
1969 | 8 |
1970 | 23 |
1971 | 15 |
1972 | 7 |
1973 | 10 |
1974 | 16 |
1975 | 22 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 15 |
1978 | 18 |
1979 | 19 |
1980 | 14 |
1981 | 12 |
1982 | 16 |
1983 | 17 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 15 |
1986 | 12 |
1987 | 19 |
1988 | 12 |
1989 | 9 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 11 |
1992 | 11 |
1993 | 13 |
1994 | 13 |
1995 | 10 |
1996 | 5 |
1997 | 5 |
1998 | 11 |
1999 | 5 |
2000 | 6 |
2001 | 6 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 8 |
2004 | 6 |
2005 | 6 |
2006 | 6 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 7 |
2009 | 7 |
2010 | 5 |
2011 | 14 |
2012 | 10 |
2014 | 5 |
2015 | 10 |
2016 | 13 |
2017 | 22 |
2018 | 26 |
2019 | 26 |
2020 | 33 |
2021 | 43 |
2022 | 31 |
2023 | 41 |
2024 | 45 |