Carrieanne
A feminine name combining Caroline and Anne, meaning "womanly" or "favor and grace".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Carrieanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Carrieanne today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carrieanne births was 1975 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carrieanne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
1975
17 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2014 SSA rank
#14,946
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Carrieanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carrieanne from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 110 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carrieanne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Carrieanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Carrieannes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Carrieanne
Carrieanne is a feminine given name that combines the names Carrie and Anne. Its origins can be traced back to the name Caroline, which is derived from the Latin word "Carolus," meaning "man" or "husband." The name was popularized by Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, who ruled from 768 to 814 AD.
The name Carrie is a diminutive form of Caroline, while Anne is a Hebrew name derived from the word "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor." The combination of these two names, Carrieanne, is believed to have emerged in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carrieanne can be found in the 1841 census records of the United States. During this time, the name was primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Carrieanne. One of the earliest recorded Carrieanne was Carrieanne Vivian (1846-1920), an American author and poet who published works such as "The Home Book of Verse" and "The Children's Treasury of English Song."
Another notable Carrieanne was Carrieanne Mowatt (1882-1967), a Canadian painter and illustrator known for her watercolor paintings depicting scenes from rural life in Nova Scotia. Her works are held in the collections of various art museums across Canada.
In the realm of politics, Carrieanne Wilson (1909-1988) served as a member of the British Parliament, representing the Labour Party from 1964 to 1979. She was an advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in shaping policies related to equal pay and employment opportunities.
Carrieanne Moss (born 1944) is an American author and journalist who has written several books on parenting, relationships, and personal growth. Her works include "The Spiritually Single Mother" and "The Single Woman's Guide to Retirement."
Carrieanne Hendricks (born 1976) is a contemporary American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Mad Men" and "Halt and Catch Fire." She has received numerous accolades, including six Emmy Award nominations, for her outstanding performances.
While the name Carrieanne has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, it is important to note that the popularity of names can fluctuate over time, reflecting cultural and societal trends.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Carrieanne
People
Carrieanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carrieanne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carrieanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carrieanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carrieanne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Carrieanne a common name?
We classify Carrieanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 209 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carrieanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Carrieanne was 1975, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carrieanne is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Carrieanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carrieanne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.