Karri
Meaning
a modern respelling, likely of Kerry (an Irish county name) or Carrie (a diminutive of Caroline); the root is uncertain
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Karri peaked in the 1970s.
When you meet Karri
Most people given the name Karri in the United States were born between 1960 and 1989. The Karri you meet today is most often in her 40s or 50s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Karri deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Karri truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Karri fits with your family’s names and surname.
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