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Carey

Carey is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Carey?

Recorded births named Carey by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	29,621 births
England & Wales since 1996	127 births
Ireland since 1964	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Carey's popularity over time

Babies named Carey per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1975 (1,058/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (15/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1985 (3/yr).

When was Carey popular?

Carey reached its peak in 1975, when it was the #442 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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