Carrey
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carrey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 6 babies have been named Carrey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carrey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,828 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,828
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Carrey
Carrey is a boy name .
Is Carrey a boy or girl name? Carrey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,828 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,840. Carrey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carrey is currently ranked #20,828 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carrey include Car, Carr, Carry, Carrie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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