Carey

Q: Is Carey a boy or girl name?

Carey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #71568, and as a boy name it ranks #5332.

Q: How popular is the name Carey?

Carey is ranked #71568 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #71,568 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carey is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Carey often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Popularity Over Time

#71,568

Current Rank

Peaked 1975 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,568
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Carey Daisy

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Carey Alice

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Carey Georgia

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Carey Ayla

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Carey Claire

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Carey Eden

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Carey Alaia

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Carey Eliza

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Carey Maeve

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Carey Brooklyn

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Also a Boy Name

Carey is also used as a boy name, ranked #5332.

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Similar Names

Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carey

Is Carey a boy or girl name?

Carey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71568. As a boy name, it is ranked #5332. Carey is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Carey?

Carey is pronounced k-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Carey?

Carey is currently ranked #71568 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carey?

Common nicknames for Carey include Car, Cay, and Carie.

Is Carey a common or rare name?

Carey is an uncommon name, ranked #71568 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carey

Carey is a girl name .

Is Carey a boy or girl name? Carey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,568 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,332. Carey is more commonly used as a boy name.

Carey is currently ranked #71,568 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carey include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.