girl's name
Karess
kuh-RES (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 112
Karess is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 39 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Karess Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 28 |
How Popular Is Karess?
In 1997, Karess was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Karess
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Karess Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Karess over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Karess
- English kuh-RES
Sibling Names for Karess
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Karess — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Karess
How popular is the name Karess?
In 1997, Karess was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Karess a girl's or a boy's name?
Karess is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Karess?
Karess has 2 syllables.
When was Karess most popular?
Karess peaked in 1986, when 39 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.