Carys
Girl nameCarys has been given to 2,327 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It peaked in 2006. In 2025, about 1 in 50,227 girls was named Carys.
Meaning & origin
From Welsh Carus, Carys, from caru (“love”).
Origin: Welsh
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,327
Peak year
2006 (196 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1991
10-year trend
▼ -61%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carys — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carys.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carys?
Carys has been given to 2,327 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carys peak?
Carys peaked in 2006, when 196 babies were given the name.
Is Carys a girl or boy name?
Carys is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carys are girls).
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