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Carsyn

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How to Pronounce Carsyn

Pronounced KAR-sun /ˈkɑːr.sΙ™n/High

Meaning: Son of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + the -son suffixHigh

In 30 seconds: A Y-spelling variant of Carson, the Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Carr' (marsh dweller). The Y spelling is an American creative distinction that makes it feel more feminine.
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Origin HighScottish, English
MeaningSon of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + the -son suffix
U.S. rank (2025)#1380 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births159 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,272
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202119922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carsyn is a Y-spelling of Carson, from Scottish/Irish carr (rocky area, marsh) + -son. Carson City, Nevada, was named for Kit Carson. The name crossed from a male-dominated surname to a given name in the 20th century and began appearing for girls from the 2000s.

Carsyn appeared in U.S. girls' birth data in the 2000s–2010s. It ranked #1169 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Carson City, Nevada, was named for Kit Carson (1809–1868), the legendary frontiersman and scout β€” giving Carson names a historical American West association alongside its Scottish roots.
Overall data confidence 84%
Behind the Name β€” Carson β€” Scottish etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration β€” popularity data

Variations

CarsonKarsonKarsyn

Nicknames

CariCar

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Karsonβ€” the K-spelling variant in the same family
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carsyn mean?

Carsyn means 'son of Carr' (marsh dweller), a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish carr (rocky area, marsh) and the -son suffix.

How do you pronounce Carsyn?

It's said KAR-sun β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carsyn a boy or girl name?

Carsyn appears primarily in girls' data in recent U.S. charts.

How popular is Carsyn?

Carsyn ranked #1169 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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