Karey
girl nameKarey entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #1012 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
—
rank today
#1012
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4528 |
| 1950s | #2858 |
| 1960s | #1767 |
| 1970s | #1287 |
| 1980s | #3012 |
| 1990s | #6106 |
| 2000s | #14194 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Karey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karey alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karey in 2025?
- Karey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karey most popular?
- Karey peaked in 1975, reaching #1012 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karey with classmates?
- Karey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Karey and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle