A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Karrie since 1936
Babies named Karrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 582 |
| 1960s | 2,209 |
| 1970s | 4,040 |
| 1980s | 1,835 |
| 1990s | 723 |
| 2000s | 264 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Karrie is a respelled variant of Carrie that first appeared in U.S. records in 1936. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when it was most frequently given to girls. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2021, though it remains uncommon. In 2025, Karrie ranked 11,932, with about 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. The spelling with a 'K' rather than a 'C' gives it a more modern edge while retaining the familiar sound of its longer form, Caroline. Karrie's trajectory shows renewed interest in vintage-sounding names from the 1970s.
Karrie is a modern spelling variant of Carrie, which originated as a pet form of Caroline. Caroline is the feminine form of Carolus, the Latinized form of Charles, derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The name Carrie gained popularity in the 19th century, and Karrie emerged as an alternate spelling in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Karrie 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
Nicknames: Kar
Sibling names for Karrie
Names that share Karrie's style, for a brother or sister.
