Girl · #9,559 in 2026

Caree

Name: Popularity of the name Caree in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caree, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,559

Peak Rank

#5,216 (1976)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

1993

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#5216

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caree

The earliest SSA record of Caree as a baby girl name dates back to 1965, when 5 babies received it. 1976 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Caree — #5,216 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 40% of all recorded Carees. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1993 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 134 Carees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Caree

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caree is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Curry
Cree
Crea
Currie
Cri
Kry
Kery
Currey
Kree
Kri
Karee
Courie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caree

What does the name Caree mean?

Caree is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caree in 2026?

In 2026, Caree ranks #9,559 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Caree most popular?

Caree reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #5,216 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Caree a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caree is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caree?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caree include Tria, Lititia, Reisha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caree

Caree is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Caree's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #5,216. Use the chart and map above to compare Caree's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.