Carry
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-ee ]
Carry is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,897 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 225 babies have been named Carry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,897 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,897
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Carry is also used as a girl name, ranked #17331.
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About the Name Carry
Carry is a boy name .
Is Carry a boy or girl name? Carry is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,897 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,331. Carry is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carry is currently ranked #19,897 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carry include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis