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Carey Meaning and Origin

Carey is Celtic, Irish given name meaning Carey is a name derived from the Latin word carere, meaning "to lack, to be without"..

Carey is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Carey is currently #7312 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Carey are Carey Henley.

Carey is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Carey name meaning

Carey is a name derived from the Latin word carere, meaning "to lack, to be without".

Carey name origin

Celtic Irish

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Gender chart

In 2022, 61% of babies named Carey were boys
In 2022, 39% of babies named Carey were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Carey in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Carey in Canada

Celebrities named Carey

Carey Henley (Sport)

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Carey - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Carey?
The meaning of the name Carey is Carey is a name derived from the Latin word carere, meaning "to lack, to be without"..
What is the origin of the name Carey?
The origin of the name Carey is Celtic Irish .
Is Carey a girl or boy name?
The name Carey is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 61.11% of babies called Carey were boys, 38.89% of babies called Carey were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Carey?
According to statistics, Carey is ranked 7312th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.
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