FIRST NAME
Carey
Carey is the 1,338th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 11,245 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 10,827 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,338 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
22,384
living · #915
2020 CENSUS
11,245
living · #1,338
BABIES NAMED CAREY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2024
20245
As a female name, Carey peaked in 1975, when 756 babies were named Carey (the #304 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #983 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
32,332
living · #598
2020 CENSUS
10,827
living · #983
BABIES NAMED CAREY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202513
As a male name, Carey peaked in 1957, when 461 babies were named Carey (the #353 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)