Carey
girl nameCarey entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #304 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#304
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #738 |
| 1890s | #1421 |
| 1900s | #1686 |
| 1910s | #2490 |
| 1920s | #2909 |
| 1930s | #2259 |
| 1940s | #1673 |
| 1950s | #920 |
| 1960s | #736 |
| 1970s | #390 |
| 1980s | #879 |
| 1990s | #1945 |
| 2000s | #5931 |
| 2010s | #10733 |
| 2020s | #12020 |
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Carey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carey alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carey in 2025?
- Carey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carey most popular?
- Carey peaked in 1975, reaching #304 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carey with classmates?
- Carey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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