gender neutral
Cari
beloved, dear
About Cari
Bright, approachable, and effortlessly charming, Cari embodies the essence of warmth and friendliness. This name suggests someone who lights up rooms with genuine enthusiasm and makes connections easily wherever she goes. The playful yet polished quality of Cari makes it versatile across all life stages, from childhood through professional adulthood. It's the kind of name that invites smiles and creates instant familiarity without sacrificing elegance. Girls named Cari often develop vibrant personalities and strong social skills, their name serving as a perfect reflection of their sunny dispositions. The brevity of the name ensures it's never forgotten, while its melodic quality keeps it perpetually fresh and engaging in any context.
Popularity of the Name Cari
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #812 | |
| 1960 | #740 | |
| 1961 | #742 | |
| 1962 | #664 | |
| 1963 | #649 | |
| 1964 | #628 | |
| 1965 | #653 | |
| 1966 | #592 | |
| 1967 | #522 | |
| 1968 | #477 | |
| 1969 | #470 | |
| 1970 | #473 | |
| 1971 | #463 | |
| 1972 | #469 | |
| 1973 | #451 | |
| 1974 | #414 | |
| 1975 | #393 | |
| 1976 | #380 | |
| 1977 | #439 | |
| 1978 | #469 | |
| 1979 | #540 | |
| 1980 | #622 | |
| 1981 | #447 | |
| 1982 | #508 | |
| 1983 | #597 | |
| 1984 | #633 | |
| 1985 | #661 | |
| 1986 | #703 | |
| 1987 | #676 | |
| 1988 | #685 | |
| 1989 | #795 | |
| 1990 | #960 | |
| 2005 | #979 | |
| 2007 | #951 | |
| 2008 | #995 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom
Variations of Name Cari
Names Similar to Cari
Nicknames for Cari
- Car
- Caro
- Caca
- Cary
Famous People Named Cari
| Cari Champion | American sports journalist |
| Cari-Lee Stevens | New Zealand actress |
| Cari Shayne | American actress |
| Cari Roccaro | American soccer player |
| Cari Beauchamp | American writer and film historian |
| Cari Searcy | LGBTQ rights activist |
| Cari Jo Pichet | American artist and filmmaker |
| Cari Rohe | American costume designer |
| Cari Flowers | American musician |
| Cari Hovanec | American marine biologist |
| Cari Rosen | British author and journalist |
| Cari Vaughn | American molecular biologist |
| Cari Corrigan | Australian cricketer |
| Cari-Ann Dwell | Canadian actress |
| Cari Ginter | Canadian rower |
| Cari Clark Phelps | American jazz musician |
| Cari Borenko Hoffmann | American actress |
| Cari Lightner | Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving - MADD |
| Cari L. Miller | American attorney and women's rights advocate |
Characters Named Cari
| Cari Mora | Character from Thomas Harris's novel "Cari Mora" |
| Cari Adams | Character from the TV show "Grimm" |
| Cari Shayne | Character from the soap opera "Guiding Light" |
| Cari Taylor | Character from the movie "Buried" |
| Cari Sadies | Character from the book "Evil Star" by Anthony Horowitz |
| Cari Lynn | Character from the TV show "The Leftovers" |
| Cari Lightner | Character in the movie "Mothers Against Drunk Driving" |
| Cari Price | Character from the novel "The End of Alice" by A.M. Homes |
| Cari Gray | Character from the TV series "Waking the Dead" |
| Cari Scott | Character from the TV show "The Following" |
| Cari Fisher | Character from the film "Dead End" |
| Cari Elara | Character from the video game "Horizon Zero Dawn" |
| Cari Carpenter | Character from the TV show "The Dead Zone" |
| Cari Mitchell | Character from the film "Half Nelson" |