Cary
girl nameCary entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #722 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#722
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1010 |
| 1890s | #1377 |
| 1900s | #1769 |
| 1910s | #2010 |
| 1920s | #2496 |
| 1930s | #2331 |
| 1940s | #1771 |
| 1950s | #1138 |
| 1960s | #1061 |
| 1970s | #878 |
| 1980s | #1899 |
| 1990s | #4231 |
| 2000s | #10238 |
| 2010s | #14390 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Cary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cary alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cary in 2025?
- Cary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cary most popular?
- Cary peaked in 1975, reaching #722 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cary with classmates?
- Cary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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