Carrie
kare-ee
US Popularity:5396
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man
Once a nickname for titles like Caroline and Carol, Carrie ultimately stems from the German masculine name Karl, meaning “free man.” Carrie outshone its predecessor Caroline in the 1880s as the 20th most popular girl’s name in the US. Carrie held on as one of America’s most beloved names up until recently, rocking characters like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City and the compelling antihero in Stephen King’s Carrie. In the 1990s, Carrie mysteriously disappeared from the Top 1000 names chart despite its beautiful pronunciation and lighthearted demeanor. Baby will undoubtedly thrust Carrie back into the spotlight once the world witnesses their greatness.
Famous People Named Carrie
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- Carrie UnderwoodSinger
How Popular Is The Name Carrie?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Carrie is currently #2370 on The Bump
Girl:Carrie is currently #1633 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Carrie is currently #5396 in U.S. births
Girl:Carrie is currently #3050 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#3050
in 2024
- 467
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Carrie, January 2022
Name Doctor, Carrie
IMDB, Sex and the City
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