Carys
From Welsh Carus, Carys, from caru (“love”).
Every Carys since 1991 — 2,327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carys
Carys is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,375 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,327 American babies have been named Carys. Its peak came in 2006, when 196 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carys stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carys year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,375 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,688 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,591 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,780 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,344 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,098 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,934 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,847 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,023 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,808 |
| 2015 | 82 | #2,280 |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,795 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1,696 |
| 2012 | 131 | #1,640 |
| 2011 | 139 | #1,571 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,799 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1,622 |
| 2008 | 178 | #1,362 |
| 2007 | 145 | #1,563 |
| 2006 | 196 | #1,227 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,554 |
| 2004 | 178 | #1,232 |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,775 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,763 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,677 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,748 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,133 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carys mean?
From Welsh Carus, Carys, from caru (“love”).
How popular is the name Carys in 2025?
Carys ranked #4,375 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carys?
2,327 babies have been named Carys in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carys most popular?
Carys peaked in 2006, when 196 newborns received the name.
Is Carys a boy or girl name?
Carys is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Carys rising or falling?
Carys is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.