Karsyn
How to say it: KAHR-sin · /ˈkɑrsɪn/
Modern phonetic respelling of Carson, from a Scottish/English surname meaning 'son of Carr'; now used as a given name.
Karsyn was the 95th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 558 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #156 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #95 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 558 |
| Share of births | 1 in 839 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #156 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging only in recent decades, Karsyn rose to its best showing in the 2020s. It remains at that high point now, though the next few years are likely to bring a dip.
What goes with it
Breathy and clipped, Karsyn has a modern edge. Greyson and Ryder share its style.
Nicknames
- Kars
- Karsy
Honouring a Karsyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Karsyn is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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