Carry
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-ee ]
Carry is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,331 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 631 babies have been named Carry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,331 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,331
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Middle Name Ideas
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Carry is also used as a boy name, ranked #19897.
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About the Name Carry
Carry is a girl name .
Is Carry a boy or girl name? Carry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,331 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,897. Carry is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carry is currently ranked #17,331 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Carry include Carrie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis