An estimated 54,076 living Americans are named Kari.
How rare is Kari?
Kari is uncommon among babies today, with 90 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 95.9% from its 1975 peak.
How old is the typical Kari?
The median age of a living American named Kari is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 54 years old.
Is Kari still popular?
No. Kari is endangered as a baby name, down 95.9% from its 1975 peak with 90 births in 2025.
Where is Kari most common?
Kari has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 9.0× more often than the national baseline.
1934Peak 19752025
Peak year
1975
Decline from peak
95.9%
2025
90
All-time
59,696
Diaspora map
Kari broke out in California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming (1961) and became over-represented in 31 states over 32 years.
Broke out: California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, 1961 · over-represented in 31 states over 32 years
