Cary Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-ee / /ˈkɛəri/English; Irish
Meaning
English: fort; Irish: from the marsh
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cary has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a surname that originated from various place names. In Irish, it is associated with locations characterized by marshy land. The name has been used historically as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
The name Cary has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kerry
- Carye
International Variants
- Kari (Scandinavian)
- Cáir (Irish)
Famous people named Cary
Cary Grant was a renowned British-American actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'North by Northwest' and 'Charade'.
Cary Elwes is an English actor best known for his role as Westley in the film 'The Princess Bride'.
Cary Brothers is an American singer-songwriter recognized for his contributions to the indie music scene.
Cary Fukunaga is an American director and writer known for his work on the HBO series 'True Detective'.
Fictional characters named Cary
Cary Agos is a character in the television series 'The Good Wife', known for his role as a young attorney.
Cary the Cat is a character in the animated series 'The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!', who is known for his playful personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cary was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cary has ranked as high as #557 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Cary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cary (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 13 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 17 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 16 |
| 1894 | 18 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 24 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 28 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 53 |
| 1916 | 42 |
| 1917 | 56 |
| 1918 | 50 |
| 1919 | 57 |
| 1920 | 61 |
| 1921 | 75 |
| 1922 | 60 |
| 1923 | 59 |
| 1924 | 59 |
| 1925 | 52 |
| 1926 | 42 |
| 1927 | 55 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 44 |
| 1930 | 53 |
| 1931 | 47 |
| 1932 | 43 |
| 1933 | 55 |
| 1934 | 58 |
| 1935 | 61 |
| 1936 | 80 |
| 1937 | 73 |
| 1938 | 99 |
| 1939 | 97 |
| 1940 | 134 |
| 1941 | 175 |
| 1942 | 207 |
| 1943 | 261 |
| 1944 | 248 |
| 1945 | 237 |
| 1946 | 305 |
| 1947 | 357 |
| 1948 | 436 |
| 1949 | 447 |
| 1950 | 443 |
| 1951 | 442 |
| 1952 | 462 |
| 1953 | 407 |
| 1954 | 510 |
| 1955 | 490 |
| 1956 | 555 |
| 1957 | 788 |
| 1958 | 583 |
| 1959 | 779 |
| 1960 | 760 |
| 1961 | 624 |
| 1962 | 784 |
| 1963 | 764 |
| 1964 | 749 |
| 1965 | 689 |
| 1966 | 763 |
| 1967 | 629 |
| 1968 | 663 |
| 1969 | 622 |
| 1970 | 570 |
| 1971 | 543 |
| 1972 | 411 |
| 1973 | 385 |
| 1974 | 306 |
| 1975 | 360 |
| 1976 | 325 |
| 1977 | 270 |
| 1978 | 231 |
| 1979 | 198 |
| 1980 | 195 |
| 1981 | 186 |
| 1982 | 177 |
| 1983 | 157 |
| 1984 | 179 |
| 1985 | 197 |
| 1986 | 182 |
| 1987 | 177 |
| 1988 | 161 |
| 1989 | 172 |
| 1990 | 157 |
| 1991 | 143 |
| 1992 | 125 |
| 1993 | 113 |
| 1994 | 105 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 81 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 31 |