Carey
A boy’s name of English, Latin, German and Irish origin, ranked #6,446 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #6,446
- Best ever
- #353 in 1957
- US births since 1880
- 16,880
- Born in 2025
- 13
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
Meaning
- Honest one, shy
- From the fortress
- Dear, pleasant stream
- Of the dark ones
- Strong, melody, song
- Strong
Also a girl’s name. See Carey for girls — 12,741 recorded US births.
Births 1880–2025
Peak 461 in 1957. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA2,074
- TX1,846
- GA1,468
- OH1,233
- IL1,118
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 72% of this name's national total.