UnisexEnglish origin

Carey: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

One from the dark waters, mysterious and deep.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6639
Peak
#354 in 1957

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #50618801900: #44719001910: #57019101920: #85419201930: #80319301940: #60319401950: #40919501960: #41319601970: #45319701980: #66619801990: #86019902000: #238520002005: #354020052010: #390620102015: #430720152020: #66392020#1#6639

What Carey Means

Carey is a unisex name of English origin. One from the dark waters, mysterious and deep.

How Popular Carey Is

Carey currently ranks #6639 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #354 in 1957. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Carey

  • Carey peaked at #354 in the U.S. in 1957.
  • Carey is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Carey is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Carey

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Sibling Names for Carey

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Questions About Carey

What does Carey mean?

Carey is a unisex name of English origin. One from the dark waters, mysterious and deep.

How popular is Carey?

Carey currently ranks #6639 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #354 in 1957. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Carey come from?

Carey comes from English roots. Carey peaked at #354 in the U.S. in 1957.

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