Carrera is of Spanish origin, meaning 'race' or 'course'. It's a unisex name that has been used historically for both males and females. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
The name Carrera experienced fluctuating popularity over time, with peaks in the late '90s and early 2000s, and a recent resurgence since 2016. Its highest birth count was 15 in 2006, while the years 1981 to 1984 had fewer than 10 births each.