Girl
Carrie
free man
About Carrie
Picture a name that embodies both strength and sweetness, combining determination with approachability in perfect measure. This classic choice has weathered the test of time, proving its staying power across generations while maintaining a fresh, youthful quality. The double consonant creates a subtle emphasis that gives the name substance and presence without overwhelming its inherent softness. Its conciseness makes it memorable and easy to spell, practical considerations that shouldn't be underestimated in our increasingly connected world. The name adapts beautifully to various personalities, supporting both introverted and extroverted tendencies with equal grace. Whether in creative, academic, or professional pursuits, it provides a solid foundation that neither limits nor defines, allowing the individual to shape their own identity while carrying a name that feels both comfortable and confident.
Popularity of the Name Carrie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #20 | ||||
| 1881 | #20 | ||||
| 1882 | #22 | ||||
| 1883 | #21 | ||||
| 1884 | #22 | ||||
| 1885 | #22 | ||||
| 1886 | #21 | ||||
| 1887 | #23 | ||||
| 1888 | #24 | ||||
| 1889 | #27 | ||||
| 1890 | #29 | ||||
| 1891 | #36 | ||||
| 1892 | #35 | ||||
| 1893 | #36 | ||||
| 1894 | #39 | ||||
| 1895 | #42 | ||||
| 1896 | #45 | ||||
| 1897 | #46 | ||||
| 1898 | #47 | ||||
| 1899 | #46 | ||||
| 1900 | #48 | ||||
| 1901 | #48 | ||||
| 1902 | #50 | ||||
| 1903 | #52 | ||||
| 1904 | #54 | ||||
| 1905 | #58 | ||||
| 1906 | #62 | ||||
| 1907 | #61 | ||||
| 1908 | #66 | ||||
| 1909 | #66 | ||||
| 1910 | #70 | ||||
| 1911 | #78 | ||||
| 1912 | #82 | ||||
| 1913 | #90 | ||||
| 1914 | #91 | ||||
| 1915 | #103 | ||||
| 1916 | #103 | ||||
| 1917 | #109 | ||||
| 1918 | #113 | ||||
| 1919 | #111 | ||||
| 1920 | #121 | ||||
| 1921 | #126 | ||||
| 1922 | #122 | ||||
| 1923 | #134 | ||||
| 1924 | #135 | ||||
| 1925 | #134 | ||||
| 1926 | #138 | ||||
| 1927 | #139 | ||||
| 1928 | #140 | ||||
| 1929 | #148 | ||||
| 1930 | #145 | ||||
| 1931 | #148 | ||||
| 1932 | #145 | ||||
| 1933 | #150 | ||||
| 1934 | #158 | ||||
| 1935 | #158 | ||||
| 1936 | #166 | ||||
| 1937 | #172 | ||||
| 1938 | #179 | ||||
| 1939 | #176 | ||||
| 1940 | #176 | ||||
| 1941 | #183 | ||||
| 1942 | #185 | ||||
| 1943 | #192 | ||||
| 1944 | #197 | ||||
| 1945 | #199 | ||||
| 1946 | #219 | ||||
| 1947 | #218 | ||||
| 1948 | #212 | ||||
| 1949 | #222 | ||||
| 1950 | #241 | ||||
| 1951 | #238 | ||||
| 1952 | #235 | ||||
| 1953 | #224 | ||||
| 1954 | #221 | ||||
| 1955 | #233 | ||||
| 1956 | #208 | ||||
| 1957 | #175 | ||||
| 1958 | #155 | ||||
| 1959 | #145 | ||||
| 1960 | #139 | ||||
| 1961 | #139 | ||||
| 1962 | #141 | ||||
| 1963 | #143 | ||||
| 1964 | #134 | ||||
| 1965 | #152 | ||||
| 1966 | #142 | ||||
| 1967 | #107 | ||||
| 1968 | #86 | ||||
| 1969 | #94 | ||||
| 1970 | #73 | ||||
| 1971 | #55 | ||||
| 1972 | #53 | ||||
| 1973 | #46 | ||||
| 1974 | #42 | ||||
| 1975 | #29 | ||||
| 1976 | #28 | #366 | |||
| 1977 | #28 | #371 | #435 | ||
| 1978 | #35 | #308 | #394 | ||
| 1979 | #41 | #332 | |||
| 1980 | #46 | #174 | #197 | ||
| 1981 | #55 | #191 | #244 | ||
| 1982 | #57 | #176 | #274 | ||
| 1983 | #65 | #253 | #281 | ||
| 1984 | #78 | #157 | #288 | ||
| 1985 | #96 | #198 | #293 | ||
| 1986 | #109 | #253 | |||
| 1987 | #119 | #322 | #193 | ||
| 1988 | #132 | #270 | #174 | ||
| 1989 | #148 | #255 | #176 | ||
| 1990 | #170 | #401 | #231 | ||
| 1991 | #204 | #170 | #312 | ||
| 1992 | #221 | #348 | #231 | #383 | |
| 1993 | #248 | #268 | #446 | ||
| 1994 | #276 | #300 | #460 | ||
| 1995 | #310 | #286 | #403 | ||
| 1996 | #321 | #248 | #507 | ||
| 1997 | #368 | #356 | #236 | #538 | |
| 1998 | #420 | #400 | #233 | #661 | |
| 1999 | #457 | #456 | #179 | #609 | |
| 2000 | #503 | #480 | #355 | #625 | |
| 2001 | #588 | #454 | #374 | #788 | |
| 2002 | #752 | #542 | #380 | #986 | |
| 2003 | #740 | #447 | #300 | ||
| 2004 | #808 | #558 | #378 | ||
| 2005 | #835 | #578 | #282 | #954 | |
| 2006 | #865 | #551 | #328 | #851 | |
| 2007 | #995 | #567 | #331 | #674 | |
| 2008 | #666 | #325 | #997 | ||
| 2009 | #850 | #471 | |||
| 2010 | #761 | #956 | |||
| 2011 | #851 | #517 | |||
| 2017 | #974 | #746 | |||
| 2012 | #378 | ||||
| 2013 | #494 | ||||
| 2014 | #463 | ||||
| 2015 | #667 | ||||
| 2016 | #451 | ||||
| 2018 | #566 | ||||
| 2019 | #713 | ||||
| 2021 | #660 | ||||
| 2022 | #756 | ||||
| 2023 | #728 | ||||
| 2024 | #914 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Carrie
Names Similar to Carrie
Nicknames for Carrie
- Car
- Cari
- CeCe
- Rie
Famous People Named Carrie
| Carrie Fisher | American actress |
| Carrie Underwood | American singer |
| Carrie-Anne Moss | Canadian actress |
| Carrie Brownstein | American musician and actress |
| Carrie Preston | American actress |
| Carrie Symonds | British activist and partner of Boris Johnson |
| Carrie Snodgress | American actress |
| Carrie Ann Inaba | American dancer and television host |
| Carrie Coon | American actress |
| Carrie Henn | American actress |
| Carrie Chapman Catt | American suffragist and women's rights activist |
| Carrie Ingalls | sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| Carrie Keranen | American voice actress |
| Carrie Snider | Canadian politician |
| Carrie Gibson | British historian and writer |
| Carrie Pitzulo | American historian and author |
| Carrie Gracie | British journalist and broadcaster |
| Carrie Clark Ward | American singer |
| Carrie Pipperidge | character in the musical "Carousel" |
| Carrie Hopewell | character in the TV series "Banshee" |
Characters Named Carrie
| Carrie White | Stephen King's "Carrie" |
| Carrie Bradshaw | TV series and movie "Sex and the City" |
| Carrie Mathison | TV series "Homeland" |
| Carrie Heffernan | TV series "The King of Queens" |
| Carrie Kelly | comic book character, "The Dark Knight Returns" |
| Carrie Watts | play and movie "The Trip to Bountiful" |
| Carrie Hopewell | TV series "Banshee" |
| Carrie LaChance | character in "The Carrie Diaries" |
| Carrie Ingalls | TV series "Little House on the Prairie" |
| Carrie Donovan | character in "The Incredibles" movies |
| Carrie-Ann Mossbach | TV series "Doc Martin" |
| Carrie Smith | character in "Home and Away" TV series |
| Carrie Young | TV series "Heartland" |
| Carrie Norton | character in "Mad Men" TV series |
| Carrie Spooner | character in "EastEnders" TV series |
| Carrie Swanson | character in "Parks and Recreation" TV series |
| Carrie Davis | character in "Close to Home" TV series |
| Carrie Cutter | comic book character, "Arrow" |
| Carrie Darrow | TV series "Medium" |
| Carrie Bender | character in "Chinatown" movie |