Carr, of Irish and Scottish origin, is a surname that has evolved over centuries. It is derived from the Old Norse 'karl', meaning 'freeholder' or 'man'. The name was originally brought to Ireland by Viking settlers but it is also found in Scotland where it is often associated with the Gaelic 'MacCarra', meaning 'son of Carra'. Today, Carr is predominantly used as a surname but can also be found as a given name. It shares its root with other names such as Carl and Karl.
The name Carr has seen a total of 200 births over the years, with peaks occurring around 1959-1960 and again in 1972, each with 9 and 8 births respectively. The most frequent year for the name was 1931 and 1932, both with 7 births.