Cary Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
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. Across generations, 'Cary' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 861st out of 1654 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 581st out of 1332 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 315th out of 1361 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1106th out of 1441 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 376th out of 1399 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 918th out of 1550 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 837th out of 1406 names. Discover how the name 'Cary' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cary"
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 "Cary"
"Cary" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 861st of 1654 | 906 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 581st of 1332 | 1,885 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 315th of 1361 | 10,685 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1106th of 1441 | 851 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 376th of 1399 | 7,159 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 918th of 1550 | 1,744 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 837th of 1406 | 2,012 |
Regional Popularity of "Cary" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Cary" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Cary"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cary" 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.