Holding steady.
Popularity of Karee since 1953
Babies named Karee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 108 | 0 |
| 1960s | 95 | 0 |
| 1970s | 154 | 0 |
| 1980s | 145 | 5 |
| 1990s | 117 | 46 |
| 2000s | 81 | 24 |
| 2010s | 56 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Karee is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1953. It saw its peak usage in 1958, but has never been a common name. The name is often used for both genders, with a slight preference for girls. Its origins are unclear, likely a creative respelling of names like Carey or Kerri. With no top state concentrations and a stable trajectory, Karee remains a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Karee is a modern coinage that first appeared in the 1950s. It may be a respelling of Carey, an Irish surname from Ó Ciardha, or a variant of Kerri, an anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara. Alternatively, it could be an invented name created for its sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kar
Sibling names for Karee
Names that share Karee's style, for a brother or sister.
