Carry
boy nameCarry entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1074 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1074
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1074 |
| 1910s | #3545 |
| 1920s | #3976 |
| 1930s | #3763 |
| 1940s | #3189 |
| 1950s | #3164 |
| 1960s | #2738 |
| 1970s | #4029 |
| 1980s | #5860 |
| 1990s | #7178 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Carry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carry alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 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 boy names.
- When was the name Carry most popular?
- Carry peaked in 1894, reaching #1074 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carry with classmates?
- Carry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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