Karsyn
Karsyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the marsh-dwellers.
Origin and history
Karsyn is a contemporary variant spelling of Carson, which originates as a Scottish surname meaning son of the marsh-dwellers. While traditionally masculine, it has gained usage across genders in recent decades. In the United States, it has seen rising popularity as a modern given name since the early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
2,898 babies in the United States have been named Karsyn since 1880. It ranks #2403 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #912.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.7 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- LA (7.6 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,342 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,359 |
Fun facts
- Karsyn is a modern variant of Carson, which originally served as a Scottish habitational surname.
- The inclusion of the letter 'y' reflects a popular U.S. trend of updating traditional surnames for given-name use.