Carrie-Anne
Girl name · 76 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Carrie-Anne: 76 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 1980.
Carrie-Anne is a compound first name blending Carrie (a diminutive of Caroline, ultimately from the Germanic *karlaz* meaning 'free man') with Anne (the French and English form of Hannah, from the Hebrew root for 'grace'). The combination became widely known through The Hollies' 1967 hit song "Carrie-Anne," which popularised the double-barrelled style in Scotland and beyond. The most famous bearer is Canadian actress Carrie-Anne Moss, best known for playing Trinity in *The Matrix* trilogy. While no places directly share the name, the root 'Karl' appears in towns such as Carluke in South Lanarkshire. The name’s hyphenated form reflects a mid-20th-century trend for pairing short, classic names, and remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking something familiar yet uncommon.
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198013 babies
- Latest (2000)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 76since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 26%vs prior 5y