Carrie

Meaning of Carrie

Carrie is often a short form of Caroline, meaning 'free woman' or 'strong.' It suggests someone independent and capable.

Carrie has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carrie

After ranking as high as #503 in 2000, Carrie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carrie

• Carrie Fisher
  Iconic actress, Star Wars princess
• Carrie Underwood
  Grammy-winning country music superstar
• Carrie Ann Inaba
  Dancer, 'Dancing with the Stars' judge
• Carrie Coon
  Acclaimed actress (Fargo, The Gilded Age)
• Carrie Brownstein
  Musician (Sleater-Kinney), actress (Portlandia)

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Questions about the name Carrie

What does the name Carrie mean?

Carrie means carrie is often a short form of caroline, meaning 'free woman' or 'strong.' it suggests someone independent and capable, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Carrie a boy's or a girl's name?

Carrie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carrie?

Carrie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carrie most popular?

Carrie peaked at #503 in 2000.