Karey is of American origin, derived from the English name Carol, which itself is a derivative of the French 'Charles'. It means "freeholder" or "strong". Karey gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been considered a unique and distinctive name.
The name Karey had varying popularity over the years, peaking between 1959 and 1963 with totals ranging from 15 to 22 births per year. However, it has since declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births recorded in each year from 1970 onwards, and only five or fewer since 1997. Overall, there were 584 babies named Karey between 1937 and 2009.