Carrie
boy nameCarrie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #538 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#538
peak (1893)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1890s | #852 |
| 1900s | #1017 |
| 1910s | #1866 |
| 1920s | #2177 |
| 1930s | #2011 |
| 1940s | #2697 |
| 1950s | #3212 |
| 1960s | #3021 |
| 1970s | #2082 |
| 1980s | #3577 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Carrie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carrie alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carrie in 2025?
- Carrie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Carrie most popular?
- Carrie peaked in 1893, reaching #538 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carrie with classmates?
- Carrie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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