Carie
Carie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Free person or beloved.
Origin and history
Carie is a feminine given name, often considered a spelling variant of Carrie, which derived as a diminutive of Caroline or Carol. It ultimately traces back to the Germanic name Charles, meaning free person, or potentially the Latin word carus, meaning beloved. While used in the United States throughout the twentieth century, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,399 babies in the United States have been named Carie since 1880. It ranks #2649 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.6 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 63 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 81 |
| 1930-1940 | 29 |
| 1940-1950 | 9 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 874 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,158 |
| 1980-1990 | 699 |
| 1990-2000 | 197 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Care, CeeCee
Fun facts
- Carie developed as an alternative spelling of Carrie, a traditional pet form of Caroline.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the U.S. during the 1970s.