Boy nameCurrently #397 in the USFalling
Karson
//ˈkɑɹsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Karson's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Karson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Karson |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 56 |
| 1992 | 93 |
| 1993 | 95 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 103 |
| 1996 | 126 |
| 1997 | 129 |
| 1998 | 152 |
| 1999 | 255 |
| 2000 | 326 |
| 2001 | 343 |
| 2002 | 332 |
| 2003 | 421 |
| 2004 | 421 |
| 2005 | 455 |
| 2006 | 504 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 616 |
| 2009 | 678 |
| 2010 | 828 |
| 2011 | 878 |
| 2012 | 901 |
| 2013 | 1,054 |
| 2014 | 1,092 |
| 2015 | 1,292 |
| 2016 | 1,188 |
| 2017 | 1,332 |
| 2018 | 1,412 |
| 2019 | 1,383 |
| 2020 | 1,342 |
| 2021 | 1,137 |
| 2022 | 1,043 |
| 2023 | 1,036 |
| 2024 | 864 |
Karson through the decades
- Karson peaked in 2018, when 1,412 babies were named Karson in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Karson has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Karson currently ranks #397 in the US and is cooling off.