Declining since 1988, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Karie since 1950
Babies named Karie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 295 |
| 1960s | 1,049 |
| 1970s | 2,143 |
| 1980s | 1,148 |
| 1990s | 447 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Karie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1950 and saw its highest usage in 1975, during the decade of the 1970s. Since 1988, its popularity has been falling, with a 2025 rank of 11,932 and a frequency of 1 in 229,610 births. Like many -ie and -y endings, Karie offered a playful twist on the more common Carrie, reflecting mid-century naming trends that favored familiar sounds with personalized spellings. While it never reached the top ranks, it maintained modest but steady use through the 1960s and 1970s, exemplifying the period's preference for feminine, nickname-style names. Today it remains a rarely chosen variant, appreciated for its simplicity and vintage feel.
Karie is a variant spelling of Carrie, itself a diminutive of Caroline, the feminine form of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man', via the Old High German 'karal'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century, with Carrie popularized in the 19th century and Karie emerging as an alternative spelling in the mid-20th century.
Where Karie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Karie
Names that share Karie's style, for a brother or sister.
