Karely
Every Karely since 1987 — 2,670 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karely
Karely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,420 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,670 American babies have been named Karely. Its peak came in 2023, when 185 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Karely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,420 |
| 2024 | 98 | #2,006 |
| 2023 | 185 | #1,249 |
| 2022 | 179 | #1,320 |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,278 |
| 2020 | 95 | #1,986 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1,705 |
| 2018 | 84 | #2,210 |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,371 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,404 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,536 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,828 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,370 |
| 2012 | 79 | #2,367 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2,426 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,953 |
| 2009 | 105 | #1,986 |
| 2008 | 97 | #2,096 |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,076 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2,336 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,542 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,218 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,957 |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,832 |
| 2001 | 62 | #2,497 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,921 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,861 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,824 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karely in 2025?
Karely ranked #2,420 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karely?
2,670 babies have been named Karely in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karely most popular?
Karely peaked in 2023, when 185 newborns received the name.
Is Karely a boy or girl name?
Karely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karely rising or falling?
Karely is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.