Cary Pedersen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cary Pedersen — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cary Pedersen is a name that combines English origins. The first name Cary is a masculine given name of English origin. Cary is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Cary Angeline (born 1997), American football player Cary Brothers (born 1974), American singer-songwriter Cary Elwes (born 1962), English actor and writer Cary Joji Fukunaga (born 1977), American film director Cary Grant (1904–1986), English-American actor Cary Guffey (born 1972), American former child actor Cary Huang (born 1997), American animator and YouTuber Cary Kaplan, (born 1969), sports marketer Cary Kwok (born 1975), Hong Kong-born British artist Cary B. The surname Pedersen: Pedersen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰe̝(ː)ðɐsn̩]) is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname, literally meaning "son of Peder". It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.4% of the population, and the sixth most common in Norway. It is of similar origin as the surname Petersen. Cary is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cary

English

Cary is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Cary Angeline (born 1997), American football player Cary Brothers (born 1974), American singer-songwriter Cary Elwes (born 1962), English actor and writer Cary Joji Fukunaga (born 1977), American film director Cary Grant (1904–1986), English-American actor Cary Guffey (born 1972), American former child actor Cary Huang (born 1997), American animator and YouTuber Cary Kaplan, (born 1969), sports marketer Cary Kwok (born 1975), Hong Kong-born British artist Cary B.

Surname: Pedersen

Scandinavian

Pedersen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰe̝(ː)ðɐsn̩]) is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname, literally meaning "son of Peder". It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.4% of the population, and the sixth most common in Norway. It is of similar origin as the surname Petersen.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cary Pedersen:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cary?
The first name Cary originates from English. Cary is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Cary Angeline (born 1997), American football player Cary Brothers (born 1974), American singer-songwriter Cary Elwes (born 1962), English actor and writer Cary Joji Fukunaga (born 1977), American film director Cary Grant (1904–1986), English-American actor Cary Guffey (born 1972), American former child actor Cary Huang (born 1997), American animator and YouTuber Cary Kaplan, (born 1969), sports marketer Cary Kwok (born 1975), Hong Kong-born British artist Cary B.
When was Cary most popular?
The name Cary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pedersen?
The surname Pedersen originates from Scandinavian. Pedersen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰe̝(ː)ðɐsn̩]) is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname, literally meaning "son of Peder". It is the fifth most common surname in Denmark, shared by about 3.4% of the population, and the sixth most common in Norway. It is of similar origin as the surname Petersen.
What are the origins of the name Cary Pedersen?
The name Cary Pedersen combines two different traditions: the first name Cary has English roots, while the surname Pedersen originates from Scandinavian.
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