Karis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Karis originates from the Greek word for grace and kindness, evolving from 'charis' in Ancient Greek to its modern form. It embodies traits of beauty and favor, with no significant biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity in contemporary times, appealing to parents seeking unique names.
The name Karis is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Karis has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Karis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12106th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14865th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13917th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7165th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4299th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3225th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2169th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1150th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1383rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Karis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Karis"
Pronunciation
/ˈkærɪs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Karis is derived from the Greek word 'charis,' meaning grace or kindness. It is often associated with beauty and favor.
Meaning
grace, kindness, beauty
Language Evolution
Charis (Ancient Greek), Karis (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Karis has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries, as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Charis, Karese, Kareece
Modern Popularity & Image
Karis is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with positive traits such as grace and kindness.
Famous People
Karis Jagger (musician), Karis McCulloch (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Karis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Karis"
"Karis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12106th of 16616 | 18 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14865th of 24088 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13917th of 23106 | 34 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7165th of 9204 | 16 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4299th of 12526 | 158 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3225th of 19264 | 338 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2169th of 27321 | 896 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1150th of 35406 | 3,252 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1383rd of 30306 | 1,988 |
Regional Popularity of "Karis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Karis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
93.43% 2744th/2937 |
- |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.99% 2321st/3685 |
62.55% 2799th/4475 |
40.60% 2109th/5194 |
42.74% 2700th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.72% 1087th/4582 |
31.84% 1644th/5164 |
13.09% 957th/7313 |
17.02% 1270th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.94% 1392nd/3984 |
45.58% 2045th/4487 |
17.30% 1180th/6822 |
25.48% 1599th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Karis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Karis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.