Carys
Carys first appears in US records in 1991. It peaked in 2006, when 196 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 32.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Carys popular?
Declining Carys is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 189 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 933 | |
| 2000s | 1,123 | |
| 1990s | 82 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Carys mean?
A modern Welsh name formed from the stem of the verb caru 'to love' (compare car 'beloved friend', cariad 'love'). A genuine Welsh 'love' root; the variant Cerys is read the same way.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carys mean?
Carys means Love. A modern Welsh name formed from the stem of the verb caru 'to love' (compare car 'beloved friend', cariad 'love'). A genuine Welsh 'love' root; the variant Cerys is read the same way.
What is the origin of the name Carys?
Carys is of welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Carys?
Carys is pronounced “KA-ris.”
Is Carys a boy or a girl name?
Carys is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Carys a popular name right now?
Carys is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Carys?
In 2025, Carys ranked #4375 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Carys most popular?
Carys was most popular in 2006, when about 196 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Carys?
Names similar to Carys include Eira, Seren, Bronwen, Olwen, Blodwen.
What names go well with Carys?
welsh names that pair well with Carys include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Evan.