Carry
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Below 5 births
About Carry
Carry is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Caroline or Carol, both deriving from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." It can also be seen as a variant spelling of Carrie or Kerry. Carry has a friendly, approachable quality with its simple pronunciation and spelling. While less common than its variants Carrie or Kerry, Carry maintains a classic, vintage charm. The name saw modest popularity in the early 20th century but became less common in recent decades. Carry benefits from its straightforward nature—easy to spell, pronounce, and recognize—while maintaining enough distinctiveness to stand apart from more common variations.
Carry is also given to boys.
Pronounced KAR-ee.
As of October 2026, Carry ranked #11202 for girls in US births in 2001 and #7304 for boys in US births in 1990 SSA, peaked at #740 for girls in 1884 and #1107 for boys in 1894.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |