Karsyn
Boy name · #1209 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
In 2025, 168 baby boys were named Karsyn, placing it at #1209 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1174, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,714 boys born in 2025 was named Karsyn.
Babies named Karsyn per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 25-year story
Karsyn first appears in the Social Security records in 2000, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 365 boys were named Karsyn — good for #698 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Karsyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Karsyn in class?
Karsyn scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Karsyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Karsyn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Karsyn is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Karsyns were GA (19), LA (15), TX (14), NC (13), OH (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Karsyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Karsyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kasyn, Kaisyn, Kaesyn, Hudsyn, and Korbyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Karsyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | #1204 |
| 2024 | 153 | #1286 |
| 2023 | 224 | #977 |
| 2022 | 215 | #1030 |
| 2021 | 234 | #957 |
| 2020 | 365 | #698 |
| 2019 | 192 | #1063 |
| 2018 | 222 | #942 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1195 |
| 2016 | 136 | #1320 |
| 2015 | 158 | #1174 |
| 2014 | 110 | #1473 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1483 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1514 |
| 2011 | 78 | #1824 |
| 2010 | 75 | #1898 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2401 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3005 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3511 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5072 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5278 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4421 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10894 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8456 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8339 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Karsyn a popular boy name?
Karsyn ranked #1209 among boys in 2025 with 168 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1174.
When was the name Karsyn most popular?
Karsyn peaked in 2020, when 365 American boys received the name (ranked #698 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Karsyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,714 newborn American boys was named Karsyn. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.