Carey Name Origin
/Kair-ee/-
American (Celtic) 40%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 35%
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Canadian (English) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Carey
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Carey is of Irish and English origin, derived from the Gaelic 'O' Ciardha' meaning 'descendant of Ciardha'. It has been used as both a given name and surname, often associated with Irish and Anglo-Saxon heritage.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Carey each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).