Free man
Carry is a diminutive form of Caroline or Carrie, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Karl. It shares the same etymological roots as Charles, signifying a person who is free and not of noble birth but still holds legal rights. While historically used as a nickname, it occasionally appears as a standalone given name.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Carry in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Radical member of the temperance movement
