Girls name · New York
Cara in New York
Cara was the 867th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 18 babies named Cara that year. Since 1943, New York families have named 4,096 babies Cara.
Popularity over time
Cara in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 7 | 696th |
| 1959 | 23 | 587th |
| 1970 | 71 | 325th |
| 1981 | 100 | 182nd |
| 1992 | 96 | 205th |
| 2003 | 38 | 474th |
| 2014 | 21 | 809th |
| 2025 | 18 | 867th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 696th in 1943 to 867th in 2025.
The most babies named Cara in New York in a single year was 122, in 1977. Its best showing was 152nd among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Cara reached its best rank of 79th in New Hampshire (1977). See Cara in every state →
How popular is Cara in New York?
Cara was the 867th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 18 babies named Cara that year. Since 1943, New York families have named 4,096 babies Cara.
How many babies are named Cara in New York?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Cara in New York. The most babies named Cara in New York in a single year was 122, in 1977.
What is the rank of Cara in New York?
Cara ranked 867th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 152nd among girls names in 1985.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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