Carrie
Carrie is a diminutive of Caroline or Carol, with roots in the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free woman' or 'strong.' It became a standalone name in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.
Current Popularity
#2726 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple and easy to spell with straightforward pronunciation
- •Has a sweet, nostalgic quality while remaining timeless
- •Strong association with Stephen King's novel 'Carrie' may be noteworthy
- •Works well as both a nickname and a formal given name
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Famous People
Carrie Fisher
Actress and writer, known for Star Wars
Carrie Underwood
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Carrie-Anne Moss
Actress, known for The Matrix
Carrie Chapman Catt
Women's suffrage leader
Statistics
266,350
Total births since 1880
1977
Peak year
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