Carrie
Carrie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Carrie is traditionally a diminutive of Caroline, Charles, or Carol, originating from Germanic roots meaning free man. Although much more common for females, it has historically seen minor use as a masculine name in the United States. Today, masculine usage of Carrie is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,190 babies in the United States have been named Carrie since 1880. It ranks #3506 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (50 %)
- MS (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 49 |
| 1890-1900 | 67 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 140 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 217 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While predominantly female, Carrie appeared occasionally as a male given name in late 19th and early 20th century U.S. census records.
- It shares its ultimate root with the name Charles, derived from the Old High German word Karl.