Kary comes from the Greek / English tradition, meaning Pure; free woman.
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How popular is Kary?
1972peak year
At its height in 1972, Kary reached #1,330 nationally — 76 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1970s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Kary is a rare name in U.S. records with about 7 babies named Kary each year. Kary's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 3,378 babies have been registered as Kary since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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