Boy nameCurrently #5,320 in the USFalling
Karthik
2 syllablesPeak year: 20107 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Karthik'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.
Karthik's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Karthik |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Karthik through the decades
- Karthik peaked in 2010, when 79 babies were named Karthik in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Karthik has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Karthik currently ranks #5,320 in the US and is cooling off.