Karon

Karon - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Karon at a glance

Karon is ranked #4095 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 1996 at #1067 and first appeared on the charts in 1975.

Rank in 2024
#4095
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
1996 (#1067)
First appeared
1975
Trend
#3545 in 2019 → #4095 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (9 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Karon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #2070. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Karon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Karon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Karon. The baby boy name Karon was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #4095 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Karon peaked in popularity 30 years ago in 1996 on position 1067.



Famous with this name

Karon Riley
Karon Wilson
Kerttu Karon


How would you rate Karon, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (9 recent votes)


Karon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Karon is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,348 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,348.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Karon is where you live.


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Karon origin and meaning

Karon is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Karon, pop culture references for the name Karon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Karon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Karon, sorted by popularity.

Kareem / Kieran / Karim / Kyren / Kyron / Kiran / Kyran / Karen / Kyrin / Karam /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20244095
20234114
20224081
20203903
20193545
20182840
20172158
20162165
20152588
20142629
20131743
20122195
20111854
20101339
20091352
20081354
20071417
20061341
20051302
20041402
20031469
20021573
20011563
20001274
19991148
19981481
19971300
19961067
19951419
19941225
19931240
19921367
19911480
19901923
19891558
19881916
19871396
19861841
19851789
19831985
19821781
19802050
19791637
19771629
19762091
19752070

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania1348

Even more about Karon


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Karon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Karon?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1996
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Karon
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1975
2024 births +5

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