Is Karsyn a boy's or girl's name?

Karsyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 2,729 recorded births.

When was Karsyn most popular?

Karsyn reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 559 births that year. It is currently ranked #755 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Karsyn?

Karsyn is currently ranked #755 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 8,972 babies since 1990.

Karsyn

A familiar Scottish Gaelic name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysScottish GaelicDeclining

#755▼ 74in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name transferred from the surname.

Karsyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a feminine variant spelling of Carson, from the Scottish surname possibly meaning 'son of Carr' or from a place name. The K and Y spelling gives it a distinctly feminine and contemporary identity.

Karsyn is part of the wave of surname names that have been feminized through creative spelling — joining Kamryn, Jordyn, and Emersyn. It has the outdoor, Western spirit of the Carson tradition (Kit Carson, the frontier scout) softened into a modern feminine form. Currently in the top 800, it has steady, reliable appeal.

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Popularity Over Time

Karsyn climbed 451 spots in the last 20 years — from #1206 to #755.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Karsyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	2,255	#654	▼
2010s	4,426	#663	▲
2000s	1,948	#1202	▲
1990s	343	#5067	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(35 years, 1990–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Karsyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	372	#755	-57 (-13.3%)
2023	429	#681	-61 (-12.4%)
2022	490	#607	+2 (0.4%)
2021	488	#612	+12 (2.5%)
2020	476	#613	-25 (-5.0%)
2019	501	#604	-58 (-10.4%)
2018	559	#557	+25 (4.7%)
2017	534	#564	+80 (17.6%)
2016	454	#647	+1 (0.2%)
2015	453	#630	+18 (4.1%)
2014	435	#657	+65 (17.6%)
2013	370	#738	-6 (-1.6%)
2012	376	#740	-36 (-8.7%)
2011	412	#683	+80 (24.1%)
2010	332	#814	+24 (7.8%)
2009	308	#892	+37 (13.7%)
2008	271	#985	+81 (42.6%)
2007	190	#1290	-12 (-5.9%)
2006	202	#1200	+13 (6.9%)
2005	189	#1213	+3 (1.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Karsyn as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Karsyn has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 2,729 births since 2000.

#1287

Current rank

2,729

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Karsyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Karsyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #755. As a boy's name, it ranks #1287.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1990–2024) · Methodology