Karson
- US rank
- #453
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #265 in 2018
690 babies were named Karson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 187 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
US births per million boys, 1966–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Karson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,475 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Karson, 690 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Karson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKarson first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #265.
- Then vs nowKarson is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,475.
- TrendKarson has slipped 187 places over the last five years and now sits at #453. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKarson is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #86, followed by Louisiana (#170) and Kentucky (#193). It's in the top 1,000 in 32 states.
About the name Karson
Karson is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Karson for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 53 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #265 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #453, with 690 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,640 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 27,144 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,469 girls |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,450 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 403,226 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 125,313 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 27,778 boys |
| 2000s | 197 | 5,088 boys |
| 2010s | 571 | 1,750 boys |
| 2020s | 565 | 1,769 boys |
Other spellings of Karson
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Karson
What is the origin of the name Karson?
Karson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Karson a boy or girl name?
Karson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Karson?
Karson ranked #453 for US boys in 2025, given to 690 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#265).