unisex name
Karey
KAIR-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,779
Karey is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 79% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 133 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Karey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 297 |
| 1960s | 610 |
| 1970s | 1,010 |
| 1980s | 473 |
| 1990s | 253 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Karey?
In 2015, Karey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Karey Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Karey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Karey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Karey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Karey
- English KAIR-ee
Sibling Names for Karey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Karey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Karey
How popular is the name Karey?
In 2015, Karey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Karey a girl's or a boy's name?
Karey is used for both girls and boys. About 79% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Karey?
Karey has 2 syllables.
When was Karey most popular?
Karey peaked in 1975, when 133 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.