Total births
47
Unisex name · since 1968
Carrey
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 47 babies named Carrey, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1968–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 89%
- born in that decade
47 girls have been named Carrey since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Carrey recorded 47 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1977.
- 47 total births
- 1968–1977 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 89% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
47 girls have been named Carrey since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1977.
- 47
- total births
- 1968–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 89%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
89% of everyone ever named Carrey was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
11 babies were named Carrey in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Carrey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Carrey's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Carrey at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Carrey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1977
- Peak year (1976)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Carrey popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1960 (Carrey as boys' name)
Carrey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Carrey's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 89% of all-time use.
Carrey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 42 births (89% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Carrey? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 47 babies named Carrey. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 11 births.
When was Carrey most popular? ▼
Carrey was most popular in the 1970s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Is Carrey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Carrey is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 47 births, and as a boy's name it has 6 births.
How long has the name Carrey been used? ▼
Carrey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 10 years of data through 1977.
What names are similar to Carrey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Carol, Carolyn, Carrie, Caroline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
Keep exploring Carrey
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Carrey
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Carrey: Baby Name Since 1968 - 47 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/carrey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Carrey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.