Carr Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Carr means 'rock' or 'stone' in Gaelic and can also refer to a wheeled vehicle.
Meaning of the Name Carr
Carr is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'carraigh', which means 'rock' or 'stone'. The name was originally given to someone who lived near a rocky area or had a strong connection to stone. Carr can also be a variant of the English word 'car', which refers to a wheeled vehicle. As a given name, Carr is rare but has a strong and masculine sound.
Popularity of the Name Carr
The popularity for the name Carr peaked in popularity in the year 1940 with 11 births, which ranked number 4,750 out of 7,985 unique names for that year. Carr had the most male births in 1940 with 11, which ranked number 2,179 out of 3,937 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Carr
Popularity of Carr by State
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