Cari
Every Cari since 1941 — 12,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cari
Cari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,580 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 12,870 American babies have been named Cari. Its peak came in 1976, when 541 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,580 | 6 | #10,901 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,835 | 5 | #12,653 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,895 | 8 | #9,055 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,904 | 9 | #8,429 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,037 | — | — |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,468 | 11 | #7,116 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,648 | 9 | #8,322 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,909 | 5 | #12,483 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,950 | 5 | #12,599 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,025 | — | — |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,156 | — | — |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,028 | — | — |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,678 | — | — |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,135 | — | — |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,707 | — | — |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,222 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,505 | — | — |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,602 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,367 | — | — |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,213 | — | — |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,631 | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,242 | — | — |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,959 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,487 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,561 | — | — |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,034 | — | — |
| 1995 | 104 | #1,509 | — | — |
| 1990 | 195 | #962 | — | — |
| 1985 | 274 | #661 | — | — |
| 1980 | 293 | #622 | — | — |
| 1975 | 519 | #393 | — | — |
| 1970 | 430 | #473 | — | — |
| 1965 | 226 | #653 | — | — |
| 1960 | 189 | #740 | — | — |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,739 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,392 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cari in 2025?
Cari ranked #9,580 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cari?
12,870 babies have been named Cari in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cari most popular?
Cari peaked in 1976, when 541 newborns received the name.
Is Cari a boy or girl name?
Cari is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cari rising or falling?
Cari is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.