How old is someone named Carey?
The average Carey is 53 years old.
Half of all living Careys are between 46 and 63.
When was Carey popular?
Parents have been choosing Carey less often since its peak in 1975; 13 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 175 | 0 |
| 1910s | 617 | 0 |
| 1920s | 824 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 931 | 140 |
| 1940s | 1,855 | 870 |
| 1950s | 4,830 | 3,400 |
| 1960s | 5,348 | 4,500 |
| 1970s | 8,371 | 7,700 |
| 1980s | 3,630 | 3,500 |
| 1990s | 1,683 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 597 | 590 |
| 2010s | 339 | 340 |
| 2020s | 103 | 100 |
How many Careys are still alive?
About 23,000 Careys are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Carey since 1880.
Most Careys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Carey?
About half of living Careys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Carey an old name?
Yes. Carey is older than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Carey a boy or girl name?
Both. 50% of living Careys are women and 50% are men.
The women average 51 and the men 55.
Names the same age as Carey
NAME TWIN
Carey's name twin is Melinda. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Melinda's age curve is the closest match to Carey's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Cary (57)
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Questions about the name Carey
How old is the average Carey?
The average Carey in the US is 53 years old. The median is 53, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Carey?
About 23,000 Careys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Carey most popular?
In 1975, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Carey.
Is Carey a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 47% of living Careys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Carey a boy or girl name?
Both. 50% of living Careys are women and 50% are men. The women average 51 and the men 55.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this