N
NamyLab

Cary

female

Meaning

"From the Fort"

Used as a given name and surname, it is often linked to Irish place-name roots referring to a fort or stronghold.

UniqueRare

Popularity History of Cary

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#15688Ranked in 2024

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
#15688

Cary was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
New

entered the rankings in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Similar Names to Cary

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94
|Hebrew
female

Ashley

“Ash Tree Clearing”

#124
|English
female

Amanda

uh-MAN-duh

“Worthy of Love”

#496
|Latin
female

Amy

AY-mee

“Beloved”

#228
|French
female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
|Greek
female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
|Hebrew
female

Amber

“Amber Resin”

#541
|Arabic
female

Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191
|Hebrew
female

Audrey

“Noble Strength”

#82
|English
female

April

“Opening of Spring”

#502
|Latin

Baby Name Lists That Include Cary

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Cary, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

20 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

Sibling Ideas