Free man
Originally a diminutive of Caroline or Caroline, it shares the same Germanic roots as Charles. It signifies freedom and independence, though it became a standalone name in the late 19th century. While it was a top name in the 1970s, it is now considered a vintage choice.
Less common today
Carrie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #170 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Country music superstar and American Idol winner
Actress known for playing Princess Leia
Telekinetic protagonist of Stephen King's debut novel · Carrie
Fashionable writer and lead character of Sex and the City · Sex and the City
Guitarist for Sleater-Kinney and co-creator of Portlandia
American women's suffrage leader
Acclaimed stage and screen actress
CIA officer protagonist of the series Homeland · Homeland
