Cary
Cary: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cary
- A male given name transferred from the surnames.
- A diminutive of the female given name Caroline.
How popular is Cary?
Since 1880, 5,323 girls and 24,504 boys in the U.S. have been named Cary (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #722 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #264 in 1966. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cary
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Sibling name ideas for Cary
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Cary FAQ
What does the name Cary mean?
A male given name transferred from the surnames. A diminutive of the female given name Caroline.
What is the origin of the name Cary?
Cary is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Cary?
Since 1880, 5,323 girls and 24,504 boys in the U.S. have been named Cary (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #722 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #264 in 1966. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cary a boy or girl name?
Cary is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (5,323 girls and 24,504 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.