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Carrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-ik /ˈkær.ɪk/High

Meaning: From the Gaelic carraig/carrec, 'a rock; a rocky headland/place'; a surname and place-name (as in Carrick-on-Shannon)Low

In 30 seconds: A rock; a rocky place: Carrick is Irish/Scottish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAR-ik').
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Origin LowIrish, Scottish
MeaningFrom the Gaelic carraig/carrec, 'a rock; a rocky headland/place'; a surname and place-name (as in Carrick-on-Shannon)
U.S. rank (2025)#10903 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 600

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419702025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carrick comes from the Gaelic carraig/carrec, 'a rock; a rocky headland/place'; a surname and place-name (as in Carrick-on-Shannon). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAR-ik').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish/Scottish surname-name. Rare, a-rock at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Carrick means 'a rock; a rocky headland' in Gaelic — a crisp, strong surname/place-name (said 'KAR-ik').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Carrick — Gaelic; place-name

Variations

CarrigCarrikCarrack

Nicknames

Carr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carrick mean?

Carrick is Gaelic for 'a rock; a rocky headland/place'; a surname and place-name.

How do you pronounce Carrick?

It's said KAR-ik /ˈkær.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carrick a boy or girl name?

Carrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Carrick?

Carrick is a very rare name in the U.S.

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