How Many People Are Named Carey?

29,607

people in the United States are named Carey

1 in 11,314 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1500

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0088%

Of US population

Peak Year

1975

1,058 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish, English
Pronunciation: KER-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ciardha meaning "descendant of CIARDHA".

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
43.0%
Male
57.0%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 58.0 years old

Young (<30) 1,806
6.1%
Adult (30–60) 16,248
54.9%
Senior (>60) 11,553
39%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,074
Texas 1,846
Georgia 1,468
Ohio 1,233
Illinois 1,118
New York 1,081
Pennsylvania 1,002
Florida 943
Louisiana 922
Michigan 921

💡 Fun Facts About "Carey"

  • 23 babies were named Carey in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1975
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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