Carrie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-ee / /ˈkæri/English; French
Meaning
English: Free man; French: Beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
Carrie is often considered a diminutive of the name Caroline, which has roots in the Latin name Carolus, meaning 'man' or 'free man.' The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females. In modern times, Carrie has been used as a standalone name.
Trend Summary
Carrie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kerry
- Cary
International Variants
- Kari (Norwegian)
- Karey (English)
Famous people named Carrie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carrie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Carrie has ranked as high as #1086 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Carrie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carrie (1926)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 11 |