Pure
Karie is a phonetic variant of Carrie, which itself is a diminutive of Caroline or Katherine. When linked to Katherine, it shares the Greek root meaning pure. As a diminutive of Caroline, it traces back to the Germanic name Karl, meaning free man.
Less common today
Karie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,852 in 1990.
American radio host and journalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
