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Karsyn

Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Karsyn: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2024.

Karsyn is a modern, creative spelling variant of the enduring surname-turned-first-name Carson. Carson itself is of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers” or “son of Carr,” with Carr referring to a rocky or damp area. The name has seen a rise in popularity in Scotland and beyond since the late 20th century, often chosen for its contemporary yet grounded feel. While there are no widely famous historical figures yet bearing this exact spelling, the variant gained visibility through celebrity usage, such as Karsyn Elledge, a young professional race car driver and granddaughter of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. The name also shares its phonetic root with the Scottish surname Carson, which is most famously associated with the explorer Kit Carson. A further note: the -yn ending has become a fashionable way to feminize traditionally masculine names in English-speaking countries.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20244 babies
Latest (2024)
#6194 babies
Total births
10since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).