Girl · #12,196 in 2026

Karris

Name: Popularity of the name Karris in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Karris, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,196

Peak Rank

#6,884 (2003)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2021

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#6884

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Karris

Karris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 16 Karriss were born — ranking #6,884 that year. As of 2026, Karris ranks #12,196 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Karriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Karris

Phonetically similar names — useful when Karris is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Caris
Carris
Carys
Coris
Keris
Garris
Garis
Chorus
Caresse
Carras
Karras
Keres

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karris

What does the name Karris mean?

Karris is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Karris in 2026?

In 2026, Karris ranks #12,196 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Karris most popular?

Karris reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #6,884 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Karris a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Karris is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Karris?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Karris include Isabele, Mystery, Zandrea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Karris

Karris is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Karris's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #6,884. Use the chart and map above to compare Karris's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.