Carys
Carys is a distinctive choice, ranked #997 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Carys in their class.
About the Name Carys
Carys has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 155 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #130 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Carys is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Carys in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Carys
- Carys McAulay — Carys McAulay is a Scottish track and field athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres.
- Carys Marsh — Carys Marsh is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for Wigan Warriors in the Women's Super League and Wales at international level.
- Carys Phillips — Carys Phillips is a Welsh rugby union player.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Carys
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Carys
Almost certainly the only Carys in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Famous People Named Carys
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia