FIRST NAME
Cary
Cary is the 748th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 18,075 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 4,820 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #748 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
47,255
living · #492
2020 CENSUS
18,075
living · #748
BABIES NAMED CARY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202530
As a male name, Cary peaked in 1957, when 788 babies were named Cary (the #268 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,395 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
9,948
living · #1,494
2020 CENSUS
4,820
living · #2,395
BABIES NAMED CARY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2024
20245
As a female name, Cary peaked in 1975, when 204 babies were named Cary (the #722 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)