Declining since 2013, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Carrick since 1970
Babies named Carrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Carrick is a rare name choice for boys in the United States, first recorded in 1970. Its peak popularity came in 2014, though it has never been common. As of the latest year, 2025, it ranks 10,695 with an incidence of about 1 in 284,679 newborns. The name has been on a downward trend since 2013. Carrick likely originates as a Scottish place name or an Irish surname, lending it a geographic and Celtic heritage. It has been adopted as a given name in modern times, perhaps influenced by the fashionable use of surnames as first names. The name's simplicity and strong sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Scottish or Irish roots without widespread use.
Carrick is a surname turned given name, derived from the Scottish place name Carrick in Ayrshire, or from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Carraic meaning 'descendant of Carraic', a personal name possibly meaning 'spear' or 'rock'. It has been used as a given name since the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland and Ireland.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carr, Rick, Ricky
Variants: Carric
Sibling names for Carrick
Names that share Carrick's style, for a brother or sister.
