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Origin & history of Carey1
Irish / Welsh roots
Carey comes from the Irish / Welsh tradition, meaning Dark, fair; love.
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How popular is Carey?
1957
peak year
At its height in 1957, Carey reached #353 nationally — 461 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1950s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Carey is a rare name in U.S. records with about 24 babies named Carey each year. Carey's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 29,607 babies have been registered as Carey since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
461
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #353)
(ranked #353)
24
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
240
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
29,607
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Carey7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
C3
A1
R9
E5
Y7
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Carey🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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