Carey Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Carey is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Carey has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Carey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 746th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2520th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2103rd out of 9204 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 648th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 957th out of 12526 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 417th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 463rd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 483rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1142nd out of 27321 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 856th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4794th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2828th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11425th out of 30306 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5229th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Carey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Carey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Carey"
"Carey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 746th of 7545 | 1,215 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2520th of 9107 | 220 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2103rd of 9204 | 297 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 648th of 6773 | 1,660 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 957th of 12526 | 2,132 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 417th of 7552 | 6,169 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 463rd of 19264 | 7,213 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 483rd of 10718 | 4,529 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1142nd of 27321 | 2,320 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 856th of 16616 | 2,161 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4794th of 35406 | 442 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2828th of 24088 | 596 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11425th of 30306 | 95 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5229th of 23106 | 214 |
Regional Popularity of "Carey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
56.00% 793rd/1416 |
- |
23.58% 558th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.52% 812th/1546 |
46.53% 724th/1556 |
21.12% 497th/2353 |
60.12% 930th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.51% 390th/2227 |
20.37% 495th/2430 |
13.32% 380th/2853 |
16.43% 456th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.21% 476th/2937 |
16.62% 579th/3483 |
11.54% 406th/3518 |
15.16% 613th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.23% 893rd/3685 |
24.47% 1095th/4475 |
14.23% 739th/5194 |
19.52% 1233rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
63.07% 3257th/5164 |
36.92% 2700th/7313 |
44.87% 3349th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Carey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
76.07% 1790th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
36.33% 809th/2227 |
43.33% 1053rd/2430 |
42.38% 1209th/2853 |
27.14% 753rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.29% 361st/2937 |
14.64% 510th/3483 |
13.73% 483rd/3518 |
13.03% 527th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.01% 1032nd/3685 |
26.79% 1199th/4475 |
19.27% 1001st/5194 |
27.45% 1734th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Carey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Carey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.