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Karrie

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Pronounced KAIR-ee /ˈkær.i/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Carrie, short for Caroline, 'free woman,' and also a form of Kerry (Irish, 'dark; dusky'). Warm and familiar.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Karrie echoes Carrie ('free woman') and Kerry (said 'KAIR-ee'). Friendly and vintage-modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Carrie, short for Caroline, 'free woman,' and also a form of Kerry (Irish, 'dark; dusky'). Warm and familiar.
U.S. rank (2025)#12528 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,870

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719362025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karrie is a form of Carrie, short for Caroline ('free woman'), and of Kerry (Irish, 'dark; dusky'). Both routes feed this warm short name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAIR-ee').

It appears rarely, alongside the more common Carrie and Kerry. Rare, warm, and friendly.

Did you know? Karrie respells Carrie (short for Caroline, 'free woman') and also echoes Kerry — a warm, friendly short name drawing on two familiar routes (said 'KAIR-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Karrie — form of Carrie / Kerry; two routes

Variations

CarrieKerryKarri

Nicknames

KariKar

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If you like Karrie…

Carrie— the Caroline short form it mirrors
Kerry— the Irish name it echoes
Carolyn— a like Caroline-rooted name
Kari— a spelling cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karrie mean?

Karrie is a form of Carrie (short for Caroline, 'free woman') and Kerry (Irish, 'dark; dusky').

How do you pronounce Karrie?

It's said KAIR-ee /ˈkær.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karrie a boy or girl name?

Karrie is a girl's name.

How popular is Karrie?

Karrie is a rare name in the U.S.

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