Karsyn
A feminine given name of uncertain origin potentially relating to the word "kars" meaning marsh.
Name Census estimates that about 11,597 living Americans carry the first name Karsyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Karsyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karsyn births was 2020 (841 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karsyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Karsyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
12K
~ 1 in 29,555 Americans
Peak year
2020
841 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#755
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Karsyn
Karsyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11,701 total registrations, 2,729 (23.3%) were male and 8,972 (76.7%) were female.
Karsyn as a male name
- Ranked #1,287 in 2024
- 152 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (365 births)
Karsyn as a female name
- Ranked #755 in 2024
- 372 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (559 births)
Popularity
Karsyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karsyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5,768 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Karsyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karsyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Karsyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Karsyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 40 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Karsyn, while Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 238 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Karsyn
The name Karsyn is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Carson, which is of Scottish origin. The name Carson is derived from the old English words "carr" meaning "marsh" and "sone" meaning "son." Therefore, the name Karsyn can be interpreted as a "son of the marsh."
The earliest known written record of the name Carson dates back to the 16th century in Scotland. However, the spelling variation Karsyn is a much more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as parents sought unique and creative spellings for their children's names.
While the name Karsyn itself does not have a long historical lineage, it is worth noting some individuals with the more traditional spelling of Carson who have made significant contributions throughout history. One such person is Christopher "Kit" Carson (1809-1868), an American frontiersman and explorer who played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century.
Another notable figure with the name Carson is Rachel Carson (1907-1964), an American marine biologist and writer whose influential book "Silent Spring" raised public awareness about the dangers of pesticides and is credited with sparking the modern environmental movement.
In the realm of literature, we can mention Carson McCullers (1917-1967), an American novelist and playwright known for works such as "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" and "The Member of the Wedding."
The name Karsyn has also been used by a few notable individuals in recent times. One example is Karsyn Krusell, an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another person with this name is Karsyn Elledge, a former college basketball player who played for the University of Tennessee between 2014 and 2018.
While the name Karsyn may not have a long and storied history, its unique spelling and modern appeal have contributed to its rising popularity in recent decades. As with many names, its meaning and significance will continue to evolve as more individuals bear this moniker and leave their mark on society.
People
Karsyn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karsyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karsyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11,597 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karsyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 29,555 US residents.
Is Karsyn a common name?
We classify Karsyn as "Uncommon". It ranks above 97.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11,701 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karsyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Karsyn was 2020, when 841 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karsyn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Karsyn a female name?
Yes, 76.7% of people registered as Karsyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.