Karys
Every Karys since 1994 — 509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karys
Karys is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,044 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 509 American babies have been named Karys. Its peak came in 2006, when 56 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 Karys stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karys year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,044 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,893 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,952 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,439 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,670 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,414 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,469 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,541 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,601 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,585 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,381 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,130 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,005 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,753 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,064 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,301 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,816 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,883 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,035 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,682 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,243 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,023 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,880 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karys in 2025?
Karys ranked #14,044 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karys?
509 babies have been named Karys in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karys most popular?
Karys peaked in 2006, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Karys a boy or girl name?
Karys is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karys rising or falling?
Karys is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.