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The baby name Carrie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæri/ (KAE-ree).

Carrie is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /ˈkæri/ (KAE-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Carrie ?

The baby name Carrie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæri/ (KAE-ree).

Carrie is French in Origin.

Carrie is an English diminutive of Caroline and Carol, ultimately tracing to Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, from the Germanic Karl “free man.” As a given name it conveys the sense of “free person.” It commonly shortens Caroline, Carolina, or Carolyn, and sometimes overlaps with the surnames-turned-given-names Carey and Cary.

The name gained independent use across the Anglophone world in the 19th century, ranking highly in the United States in the late 1800s before waning, then resurfacing in the 1970s–80s through pop-culture visibility - think actor Carrie Fisher - despite the chilling aura from Stephen King’s novel and film. Variant spellings include Kari, Keri, Kerri, Kerry, Carri, and Carry; masculine or cognate relatives are Carl, Charles, and Carlo, while international feminine counterparts include Caroline, Karoline, Carolina, and Karolina. Friendly nicknames include Care and Car.

Carrie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Carrie

Carrie Fisher Actor · Born 1956 · United States Carrie Fisher was an American actress and writer best known for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars. She appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy and later returned to the role in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Carrie-Anne Moss Actor · Born 1967 · Canada Carrie-Anne Moss is a Canadian-American actress best known for playing Trinity in The Matrix series. After starting out in television, she became internationally famous through The Matrix, including The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Carrie Underwood Actor · Born 1983 · United States Carrie Underwood is an American country singer and songwriter best known for her powerhouse voice and major hits like "Before He Cheats," "Jesus, Take the Wheel," and "Blown Away." She’s widely seen as one of the biggest stars in 21st-century country music, known for her wide vocal range and commanding stage presence.
Carrie Lam Politician · Born 1957 · United Kingdom Carrie Lam is best known for serving as Hong Kong’s fourth Chief Executive from 2017 to 2022. A longtime civil servant, she joined the Hong Kong government in 1980 after graduating from the University of Hong Kong and later held senior roles including Director of Social Welfare, head of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, and Chief Secretary for Administration. Carrie Snodgress Actor · Born 1945 · United States Carrie Snodgress was an American actress best known for starring in Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970). Her performance in the film earned her an Academy Award nomination, a BAFTA nomination, and two Golden Globe wins. Carrie Coon Actor · Born 1981 · United States Carrie Coon is an American actress best known for her acclaimed roles in The Leftovers, Fargo, and The Gilded Age. She has won a Critics' Choice Television Award and has also been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award.

Celebrity babies named Carrie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Carrie Fisher Debbie Reynolds television actor ★★★★★ Eddie Fisher singer ★★★★★
Carrie Hamilton Carol Burnett television actor ★★★★★ Joe Hamilton television actor ★★★★★

Carrie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #43 10 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CN 0 #64 22 3,857
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
TW 0 #79 22 4,523
CN Girls 0 #86 509 8,829
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
HK Girls 0 #108 1,533 16,104
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
HK 0 #128 292 8,483
MO Girls 0 #129 132 7,056
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #140 3 1,888
MT Girls 0 #140 12 3,773
CR 0 #142 17 5,526
TW Girls 0 #147 140 8,139
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #183 8 4,850
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SG 0 #222 48 11,010
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
Canada Girls 2023 #274 6 2,824
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
MY 0 #300 31 12,352
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
SG Girls 0 #342 258 18,916
CZ Girls 0 #344 8 5,378
PH Girls 0 #358 33 13,098
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #359 6 5,096
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
France Girls 2020 #391 4 3,215
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
CR Girls 0 #437 96 11,342
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
RU Girls 0 #465 34 11,913
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
PS Girls 0 #512 12 10,981
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
AE Girls 0 #517 37 20,968
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
IR Girls 0 #537 9 8,334
MY Girls 0 #549 502 24,821
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #687 28 4,183
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
NG Girls 0 #751 36 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #786 53 4,949
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
CL Girls 0 #817 35 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #864 53 8,487
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
NL Girls 0 #871 85 5,933
SA Girls 0 #905 31 25,931
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
PE Girls 0 #926 18 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #947 37 5,561
ZA Girls 0 #979 163 25,928
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,062 17 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,094 18 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,317 130 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Carrie is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
France

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People also ask about Carrie

Carrie is predominantly a girl's name.
Carrie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkæri/ (KAE-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kari, Karry, Karie, Kerry and Cari.
Yes, very popular — Carrie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Carrie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Carrie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2014 to #1 in 2024 in Ireland.
Yes — 10 notable people named Carrie are in our database, including Carrie Fisher (Actor), Carrie-Anne Moss (Actor), Carrie Underwood (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Carrie for their child, including Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher.