Kariann

A girl's name of Norwegian origin with 789 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

a female given name, a less common form of Karianne

Kariann is a girl's baby name of Scandinavian origin, a compact form of Karianne — a Scandinavian compound of Kari (a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure') and Anne (from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). The double-blessing compound name is a tradition in Norwegian and Swedish naming.

Kariann arrives at the same meaning through a slightly more streamlined spelling, combining purity and grace in two syllables instead of three. It appeared in American records through Scandinavian immigrant communities in the Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest.

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Phonetically, Kariann belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Norwegian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Norwegian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kariann’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

789

Total births

Since 1965

1986

Peak

31 births

1965

First recorded

51 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kariann has 46+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1965.

First appeared: 1965Peak: 1986 (31 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kariann
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	50	#10904	▼
2000s	60	#12137	▼
1990s	159	#6382	▼
1980s	241	#3653	▲
1970s	220	#3354	▲
1960s	59	#4100	—

The Story of Kariann

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1986, Kariann is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Kariann are most likely born between 1976 and 1996.

How rare is Kariann?

With 789 total births on record, Kariann remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1965, peaked in the 1980s with 241 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Kariann by the numbers

Would fill 16 school buses
Meeting one Kariann per day would take 2.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(46 years, 1965–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kariann
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	8	#12393	-3 (-27.3%)
2014	11	#9843	+3 (37.5%)
2013	8	#12575	-5 (-38.5%)
2011	13	#8891	+3 (30.0%)
2010	10	#10818	+4 (66.7%)
2007	6	#16497	-5 (-45.5%)
2006	11	#10238	+5 (83.3%)
2004	6	#15066	-1 (-14.3%)
2003	7	#13106	-4 (-36.4%)
2002	11	#9146	-1 (-8.3%)
2001	12	#8463	+5 (71.4%)
2000	7	#12442	-4 (-36.4%)
1999	11	#8501	-5 (-31.3%)
1998	16	#6203	+3 (23.1%)
1997	13	#7057	+2 (18.2%)
1996	11	#7832	-11 (-50.0%)
1995	22	#4596	+2 (10.0%)
1994	20	#4915	+3 (17.6%)
1993	17	#5540	+8 (88.9%)
1992	9	#9079	-16 (-64.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kariann a boy's or girl's name?

Kariann is primarily a girl's name.

When was Kariann most popular?

Kariann reached its peak popularity in 1986 with 31 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kariann?

Kariann is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 789 babies in the U.S. since 1965. Its peak was in 1986.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1965–2015