The baby name Carrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkærɪk/ — KAR-ik.
Carrick is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Carrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkærɪk/ — KAR-ik.
Carrick is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Carrick (pronounced KAR-ik) is a Celtic place-name and surname from Irish and Scottish Gaelic carraig, meaning rock or crag. It appears in toponyms such as Carrickfergus and in the Scottish Earldom of Carrick, giving the name a strong geographic identity. In medieval Scotland, Robert the Bruce held the title Earl of Carrick before becoming king, which secures the name’s historical resonance.
As a given name, Carrick is a modern adoption in the Anglophone world, chosen for its rugged, elemental sense and Gaelic lilt. Usage remains uncommon but noticeable since the late 20th century. Variants and spellings include Carraig (Gaelic), Carrig, Karrick, and Kerrick; short forms may be Carr or Rick. Related choices with similar roots include Craig. Overall meaning: steadfast rock.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2015 | #323 | 6 | 2,393 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #516 | 12 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,088 | 24 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Carrick is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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