Carry
girl nameCarry entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #731 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#731
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #879 |
| 1890s | #1176 |
| 1900s | #1166 |
| 1910s | #1638 |
| 1920s | #2210 |
| 1930s | #2959 |
| 1940s | #3980 |
| 1950s | #4452 |
| 1960s | #4133 |
| 1970s | #3179 |
| 1980s | #5237 |
| 1990s | #9298 |
| 2000s | #13026 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Carry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carry alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carry in 2025?
- Carry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carry most popular?
- Carry peaked in 1884, reaching #731 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carry with classmates?
- Carry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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