Name Legacy

Carey

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Carey was most popular in 1975, when 1,058 American babies were given the name — ranking #441 that year. In 2025 it ranked #13,540, with 13 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 29,621 people named Carey.

Most popular in1975
Rank that year#441
Births that year1,058
Total since 188029,621

Carey over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carey’s peak in 1975. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org