Boy
Cary
from the fortress
About Cary
Cary glides through life with effortless grace and understated elegance. The name possesses a lightness and mobility that suggests adaptability and social ease. Its brevity makes it memorable while its soft consonants create a friendly, approachable impression. Cary works beautifully across generations, maintaining freshness without feeling dated or overly trendy. The name has cinematic associations that lend it a touch of classic Hollywood glamour and sophistication. Parents choosing Cary often value names that don't overpower but instead complement personality development. The single syllable allows for flexibility in middle name selection, accommodating longer or more elaborate choices without creating unwieldy combinations. Cary suggests someone who navigates social situations with confidence and charm, building connections naturally. The name transcends gender expectations in modern contexts while retaining distinct identity. For families seeking something recognizable yet uncommon, Cary delivers refined simplicity.
Popularity of the Name Cary
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #429 | |
| 1881 | #507 | |
| 1882 | #517 | |
| 1883 | #604 | |
| 1884 | #670 | |
| 1885 | #443 | |
| 1886 | #519 | |
| 1887 | #641 | |
| 1888 | #486 | |
| 1889 | #592 | |
| 1890 | #675 | |
| 1891 | #713 | |
| 1892 | #647 | |
| 1893 | #462 | |
| 1894 | #468 | |
| 1895 | #644 | |
| 1896 | #426 | |
| 1897 | #655 | |
| 1898 | #705 | |
| 1899 | #794 | |
| 1900 | #750 | |
| 1901 | #686 | |
| 1902 | #655 | |
| 1903 | #796 | |
| 1904 | #692 | |
| 1905 | #671 | |
| 1906 | #594 | |
| 1907 | #706 | |
| 1908 | #749 | |
| 1909 | #532 | |
| 1910 | #602 | |
| 1911 | #694 | |
| 1913 | #932 | |
| 1914 | #987 | |
| 1915 | #847 | |
| 1916 | #988 | |
| 1917 | #856 | |
| 1918 | #946 | |
| 1919 | #878 | |
| 1920 | #878 | |
| 1921 | #773 | |
| 1922 | #892 | |
| 1923 | #884 | |
| 1924 | #907 | |
| 1925 | #933 | |
| 1927 | #929 | |
| 1930 | #917 | |
| 1931 | #961 | |
| 1933 | #836 | |
| 1934 | #824 | |
| 1935 | #792 | |
| 1936 | #653 | |
| 1937 | #700 | |
| 1938 | #591 | |
| 1939 | #581 | |
| 1940 | #501 | |
| 1941 | #443 | |
| 1942 | #425 | |
| 1943 | #380 | |
| 1944 | #382 | |
| 1945 | #387 | |
| 1946 | #370 | |
| 1947 | #362 | |
| 1948 | #319 | |
| 1949 | #325 | |
| 1950 | #323 | |
| 1951 | #327 | |
| 1952 | #323 | |
| 1953 | #341 | |
| 1954 | #316 | |
| 1955 | #334 | |
| 1956 | #315 | |
| 1957 | #268 | |
| 1958 | #315 | |
| 1959 | #283 | |
| 1960 | #286 | |
| 1961 | #315 | |
| 1962 | #275 | |
| 1963 | #279 | |
| 1964 | #282 | #243 |
| 1965 | #286 | |
| 1966 | #264 | |
| 1967 | #290 | |
| 1968 | #287 | |
| 1969 | #304 | |
| 1970 | #331 | |
| 1971 | #337 | |
| 1972 | #388 | |
| 1973 | #396 | |
| 1974 | #459 | |
| 1975 | #405 | |
| 1976 | #430 | |
| 1977 | #495 | |
| 1978 | #547 | |
| 1979 | #610 | |
| 1980 | #626 | |
| 1981 | #629 | |
| 1982 | #653 | |
| 1983 | #682 | |
| 1984 | #643 | |
| 1985 | #625 | |
| 1986 | #666 | |
| 1987 | #682 | |
| 1988 | #745 | |
| 1989 | #748 | |
| 1990 | #809 | |
| 1991 | #878 | |
| 1992 | #959 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Cary
Names Similar to Cary
Nicknames for Cary
- Car
- Carrie
- Ca
- Ry
Famous People Named Cary
| Cary Grant | British-American actor |
| Cary Elwes | British-American actor |
| Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa | Japanese-American actor |
| Cary Joji Fukunaga | American filmmaker |
| Cary Kolat | American wrestler |
| Cary Middlecoff | American golfer |
| Cary Blanchard | American football player |
| Cary Nord | American comic book artist |
| Cary Stayner | American serial killer |
| Cary Williams | American football player |
| Cary Trivanovich | American artist and motivational speaker |
| Cary Fukunaga | American filmmaker |
| Cary Edwards | American politician |
| Cary Guffey | American former child actor |
| Cary Judd | American musician |
| Cary D. Wintz | American historian |
| Cary Mullen | Canadian former alpine ski racer |
| Cary Nelson | American professor and critic |
| Cary Reich | American author and historian |
Characters Named Cary
| Cary Lockwood | from "Now and Again" TV show |
| Cary Agos | from "The Good Wife" TV show |
| Cary Loudermilk | from "Legion" TV show |
| Cary Hardy | from "The West Wing" TV show |
| Cary Hilliard | from "The Real World" TV show |
| Cary Baston | from "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" TV show |
| Cary Ford | from "Torque" movie |
| Cary Deagan | from "Profiler" TV show |
| Cary Grant | from "Monkey Business" movie |
| Cary Kellogg | from "The Expanse" book series |
| Cary Benson | from "The Pretender" TV show |
| Cary Ludlow | from "Tex" book |
| Cary Hill | from "The Sandlot" movie |
| Cary Warleggan | from "Poldark" TV series |
| Cary Bridge | from "Cary Bridge Cabinet" book |
| Cary Retlin | from "The Jetsons" TV show |
| Cary Garrett | from "The Princess Diaries" book |
| Cary Kipper | from "Beverly Hills, 90210" TV show |
| Cary Sloan | from "Cary Sloan Comes Undone" book |
| Cary Elwes | from "Psych" TV show |