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".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 58.0 years old
📈 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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