Girl · #9,381 in 2026

Kearie

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

Current Rank

#9,381

Peak Rank

#7,964 (2020)

Total Babies

156

5-Yr Trend

+15%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#7964

Peak Rank

156

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kearie

Kearie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 13 Kearies were born — ranking #7,964 that year. As of 2026, Kearie ranks #9,381 for baby girls with 8 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 156 Kearies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kearie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kearie

What does the name Kearie mean?

Kearie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kearie in 2026?

In 2026, Kearie ranks #9,381 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kearie most popular?

Kearie reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,964 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Kearie a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kearie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kearie include Kessler, Isaly, Sayana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kearie

Kearie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Kearie's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Kearie'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.