Holding steady.
Popularity of Caree since 1965
Babies named Caree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Caree is a rare modern variant of the more familiar Carey or Carrie. First recorded in 1965, the name reached its peak popularity in 1976, though it has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000. The spelling with a double 'e' likely emerged to create a distinctive twist on a classic sound. In the 1970s, names ending in 'ee' sounds were fashionable for girls, and Caree fits that trend. Its trajectory has been stable since the 1970s, never gaining widespread use but maintaining a small presence. The name's rarity appeals to parents seeking something unique but with familiar roots.
Caree is a modern respelling of Carey or Carrie. The surname Carey has Irish origins as an Anglicized form of Ó Ciardha, meaning 'descendant of the dark one', or from the Welsh 'Caeriw', a place name meaning 'fort on the water'. Carrie is also used as a diminutive of Caroline, from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'. The spelling Caree emerged in the late 20th century as a variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cara, Ree, Cee
Sibling names for Caree
Names that share Caree's style, for a brother or sister.
