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Cary

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #71,321 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,321
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Cary is also used as a boy name, ranked #3642.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cary

Is Cary a boy or girl name?
Cary is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71321. As a boy name, it is ranked #3642. Cary is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cary?
Cary is pronounced k-EHR-ee.
How popular is the name Cary?
Cary is currently ranked #71321 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Cary a common or rare name?
Cary is an uncommon name, ranked #71321 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cary

Cary is a girl name .

Is Cary a boy or girl name? Cary is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,321 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,642. Cary is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cary is currently ranked #71,321 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cary include Caroline, Carmen, Carolina, Carter, Carly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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