How Many People Are Named Karys?
Complete statistics for the name Karys: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karys is a very rare female name, with only 499 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 661,483 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2006 with 56 births, but its usage has been declining since then. The vast majority of those named Karys are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 503 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karys Through the Generations
Karys has seen a steady decline in usage since peaking in 2006 with 56 births. Today, there are 499 people named Karys living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Karys is a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karys's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karys
How Many People Have the Name Karys?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 499 people in the United States currently share the name Karys. That works out to roughly 1 in every 661,483 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karys a Common or Rare Name?
Karys is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Karys Mean?
Karys means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karys in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Karys Most Popular?
The name Karys reached peak popularity in 2006, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Karys?
Approximately 499 people named Karys live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 503. That works out to roughly 1 in 661,483 Americans.
Is Karys a rare name?
Karys is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 661,483 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karys mean?
Karys means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karys more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Karys are male and 100% are female.
When was Karys most popular?
Karys peaked in 2006 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.