Holding steady.
Popularity of Kare since 1953
Babies named Kare per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Since first appearing in U.S. records in 1953, Kare has remained an exceedingly rare name. Its peak usage occurred in 1967, when it saw its highest number of registrations, though it never entered the top 1000. Over the following decades, the name has held a stable but low profile, with no significant spikes in popularity. As of the latest data from 2025, it remains in occasional use. The name's origins are debated, which may contribute to its scarcity, but its phonetic resemblance to more common names like Cara and Kara gives it a familiar feel.
Kare is a name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a variant of Cara (from Italian cara 'beloved') or as a short form of Karen (Danish form of Katherine). Another possibility is a derivation from the Greek word kare meaning 'head'. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with a peak in 1967.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kare
Names that share Kare's style, for a brother or sister.
