Carrick
Meaningrock · Irish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,154 in 2014
6 babies were named Carrick in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,997 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Carrick you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Carrick, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carrick would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarrick first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2014, when it ranked #3,154. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCarrick has slipped 5,997 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Carrick means “rock”. Our records link it to Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Carrick
Carrick is a boy name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “rock”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ick”. US birth records list Carrick for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 43 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #3,154 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 520,833 boys |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 186,220 boys |
| 2000s | 7.3 | 137,174 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,580 boys |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Carrick
What does the name Carrick mean?
Carrick means “rock” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Carrick?
Carrick has Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Carrick a boy or girl name?
Carrick is a boy name.
How popular is the name Carrick?
Carrick ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#3,154).