How Many People Are Named Cary?

29,795

people in the United States are named Cary

1 in 11,243 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1493

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0089%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

906 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

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

Meaning:

Variant of CAREY.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
17.9%
Male
82.1%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 61.2 years old

Young (<30) 1,521
5.1%
Adult (30–60) 13,014
43.7%
Senior (>60) 15,260
51.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 2,981
Texas 2,300
Illinois 1,681
New York 1,407
Michigan 1,016
Ohio 900
Georgia 879
Virginia 778
Indiana 756
Florida 706

💡 Fun Facts About "Cary"

  • 36 babies were named Cary in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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