Carrie

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]

Boy Name #7,505 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carrie is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,505
Total SSA Count: 11

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carry

Also a Girl Name

Carrie is also used as a girl name, ranked #3054.

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrie

Is Carrie a boy or girl name?

Carrie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7505. As a girl name, it is ranked #3054. Carrie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carrie?

Carrie is pronounced k-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Carrie?

Carrie is currently ranked #7505 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carrie?

Common nicknames for Carrie include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carry.

Is Carrie a common or rare name?

Carrie is an uncommon name, ranked #7505 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carrie

Carrie is a boy name .

Is Carrie a boy or girl name? Carrie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,505 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,054. Carrie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carrie is currently ranked #7,505 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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