Kari
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Beloved
Background: The name Kari originates from Finnish, meaning 'pure.' It is also a diminutive of the Scandinavian name Katherine, associated with the meaning 'beloved.' This name showcases a blend of connotations related to purity and affection.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#524
Total births
60,515
Most popular decade
1970s
(56,754 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-7 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1934
Gender usage
1.5% male
98.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1956
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,942
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 45
- Peak rank
- #2,827
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 45
- Recent rank
- #2,827
Female
- First year
- 1934
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,802
- Peak year
- 1975
- Peak year births
- 2,221
- Peak rank
- #129
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 109
- Recent rank
- #1,837
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).