How Many People Are Named Kary?
Complete statistics for the name Kary: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kary is a very rare female name, with only 2,912 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 113,338 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 108 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 3,378 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kary Through the Generations
Throughout the decades, Kary has seen its share of fluctuations, but it remains a name that's more often found among older generations. With an average age of 54, most people named Kary are in their 30s to 60s, indicating a strong presence among middle-aged adults. Only a small fraction, around 9%, are under 30, suggesting that while the name isn't entirely forgotten, it's less likely to be chosen by younger parents today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kary's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kary
How Many People Have the Name Kary?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 842 people in the United States currently share the name Kary. That works out to roughly 1 in every 393,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kary a Common or Rare Name?
Kary is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kary Mean?
Kary means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kary in SSA data, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.
When Was Kary Most Popular?
The name Kary reached peak popularity in 1971, with 108 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kary?
Approximately 842 people named Kary live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 842. That works out to roughly 1 in 393,645 Americans.
Is Kary a rare name?
Kary is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 393,645 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kary mean?
Kary means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kary more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 38% of people named Kary are male and 62% are female.
When was Kary most popular?
Kary peaked in 1971 with 108 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.