Carey
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-rey]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- The Dark One
- Origin
- Celtic
Carey Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 12,742 baby girls have been named Carey. The name peaked in 1975 with 756 US births that year (rank #304). In 2024, ranked #15686 nationally — 15,382 places below its 1975 peak.
Top States for Carey
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Carey births are: California (1,104), Ohio (696), Texas (632).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Carey
If you like Carey's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Carey's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Carey
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | From The Fortress | Male | Celtic |
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Compare Carey to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Carey against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).