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How Many People Are Named Cary?
Estimated people named Cary living in the U.S. today
22,452
Gender distribution
81% male · 19% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 29,795
- Peak year: 1959 (906 births)
- Estimated living today: 22,452
Cary by age group — who carries the name today?
Cary popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cary
Cary has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 29,795 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 22,452 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 15,224 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Carys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cary in the US?
An estimated 22,452 people named Cary are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cary rare — about 1 in 15,224 Americans.
Is Cary a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cary is 81% male and 19% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Cary most popular?
Cary peaked in 1959, when 906 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cary?
Cary ranks #1,490 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).