Carys
Meaninglove · Welsh
- US rank
- #4,352
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,227 in 2006
32 babies were named Carys in the US in 2025. It has dropped 274 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carys you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carys, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carys would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarys first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2006, when it ranked #1,227. Today it's #4,352, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCarys has slipped 274 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,352. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Carys means “love”.
About the name Carys
Carys is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “love”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-rys”. US birth records list Carys for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #1,227 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,352, with 32 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.1 | 196,078 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,617 girls |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,829 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 51,546 girls |
Other spellings of Carys
More Welsh girl names
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Unisex name: Reese · ardor, enthusiasm
- Girl name: Arianna · most holy
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Girl name: Sabrina · River Severn
- Unisex name: Teagan · possibly poet
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
Questions about the name Carys
What does the name Carys mean?
Carys means “love” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Carys?
Carys has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Carys a boy or girl name?
Carys is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carys?
Carys ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#1,227).