How Many People Are Named Cara?
53,197
people in the United States are named Cara
1 in 6,297 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1052
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0159%
Of US population
Peak Year
1985
1,472 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KAHR-ə, KER-ə
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From an Italian word meaning "beloved". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it did not become popular until after the 1950s.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 38.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
4,316
New York
4,078
Texas
3,263
Pennsylvania
3,133
Ohio
2,902
Illinois
2,653
New Jersey
1,982
Michigan
1,859
Florida
1,789
Massachusetts
1,755
💡 Fun Facts About "Cara"
- 178 babies were named Cara in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1985
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in California
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