Declining since 2013, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Karsin since 1999
Babies named Karsin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 | 34 |
| 2010s | 26 | 176 |
| 2020s | 6 | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Karsin is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2006. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, though it has remained relatively rare. Its trajectory has been falling since 2013. While its exact etymology is unclear, it follows a pattern of invented names using the 'Kar-' prefix and the '-sin' suffix, similar to Karson or Karsten. In its most recent year (2025), Karsin ranked 9,714th nationally, with about 1 in every 244,011 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has no strong association with any particular state or cultural tradition, reflecting its status as a modern, inventive choice.
Karsin appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2006. It may have been formed by combining the popular first syllable 'Kar-' (as in Karson or Karsten) with the suffix '-sin'. There is no known traditional etymology or historical usage; it is likely a creative variation within the trend of invented American names.
Sibling names for Karsin
Names that share Karsin's style, for a brother or sister.
