Is Karey a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Karey is commonly used as a Unisex name.

Karey Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-ree / /ˈkɛəri/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: 'from the marsh'; Irish: 'descendant of the warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

Karey is a variant of the name Kerry, which has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is often associated with geographical locations, while in Irish, it signifies lineage. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting both personal and familial identities. Its usage has varied over time, gaining popularity in different regions.

Trend Summary

Karey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased usage in the late 20th century.

Variants

Kerry
Kari

International Variants

Karey (English)
Kerry (Irish)

Famous people named Karey

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Fictional characters named Karey

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Sibling Suggestions

Kaden Kellan Kieran Kylie Kira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karey was first seen in the United States in 1937. Karey has ranked as high as #1124 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in Florida. In the past 5 years the name Karey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karey (1962)

State	Births	Share
FL	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1937	5
1943	6
1946	5
1947	8
1948	6
1949	6
1950	6
1951	8
1952	13
1953	10
1954	7
1955	14
1956	11
1957	11
1958	7
1959	15
1960	22
1961	20
1962	19
1963	16
1964	8
1965	11
1966	16
1967	15
1968	11
1969	18
1970	14
1971	9
1972	5
1973	11
1974	17
1975	14
1976	14
1977	7
1978	9
1979	8
1980	7
1981	16
1982	8
1984	9
1985	10
1986	16
1987	12
1988	5
1989	11
1990	13
1991	12
1992	11
1993	10
1994	8
1995	7
1996	6
1997	5
1999	5
2002	6
2009	5