Carys Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Carys means 'love' or 'beloved'.
Meaning of the Name Carys
Carys is a Welsh name meaning 'love' or 'beloved'. It is derived from the Welsh word 'caru', which means 'to love'. The name has a strong association with Wales and is often given to girls born in that region. Carys is a beautiful and unique name with a deep meaning related to love and affection.
Popularity of the Name Carys
The popularity for the name Carys peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 196 births, which ranked number 2,174 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Carys had the most female births in 2006 with 196, which ranked number 1,227 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Carys has declined sharply over the last ten years from 131 births to 39 births, a decline of -70.23%. Among females, Carys has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 131 births to 39 births, a decline of -70.23%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carys
- 20 Year Trend of Carys: 143.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Carys: -70.23%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Carys: -70.23%
Popularity of Carys by State
Among females, Carys was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Carys. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Carys
- Total Births of Carys: 35 (-11.41%)
- Female Births of Carys: 35 (-11.41%)
Given the downward trend of Carys over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.41% decrease in total births, for a total of 35 births in 2024. For Females, births for Carys have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 35 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.41%.