Carys: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Beloved by all, a treasure of the heart.
Carys as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4056
- Peak
- #1227 in 2006
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Carys Means
Carys is a girl name of Welsh origin. Beloved by all, a treasure of the heart.
How Popular Carys Is
Carys currently ranks #4056 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1227 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Carys
- Carys is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Carys is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
- It has a romantic, lyrical quality.
Carys as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Carys Means
Carys is a unisex name of Welsh origin. One who is truly loved and treasured.
How Popular Carys Is
Carys sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive name for any gender: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Carys
- Carys is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
- It has a romantic, lyrical quality.
Names Like Carys
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Carys
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Carys.
Questions About Carys
What does Carys mean?
Carys is a girl name of Welsh origin. Beloved by all, a treasure of the heart.
How popular is Carys?
Carys currently ranks #4056 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1227 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Carys come from?
Carys comes from Welsh roots. Carys is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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