Karson

Karson - A very unique female name



  Nov 10,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Karson at a glance

Karson is ranked #3894 among girl baby names in 2024, with 10 births in 2024. It peaked in 1999 at #1623 and first appeared on the charts in 1992.

Rank in 2024
#3894
Births in 2024
10
Peak year
1999 (#1623)
First appeared
1992
Trend
#3353 in 2019 → #3894 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 131,187 girls
Visitor rating
4.1/5 (27 recent votes)

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

Karson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1992 on position #3013. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Karson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Karson? 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 Karson. The baby girl name Karson was given to 10 baby girls in 2024, ranking #3894 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 131,187 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Karson peaked in popularity 27 years ago in 1999 on position 1623.



Famous with this name

Karson.
Karson Kern
Eric Karson


How would you rate Karson, 1-5?

Rating: 4.1/5 (27 recent votes)


Karson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Karson is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,194 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,194.

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 Karson is where you live.


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Karson origin and meaning

Karson is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Karson, pop culture references for the name Karson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Karson

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

Karsyn / Karisma / Kerrigan / Krishna / Karizma / Karsen / Karishma / Karsynn / Karrigan / Kerigan /

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
20243894
20233102
20223181
20213706
20204862
20193353
20182840
20173400
20162593
20153684
20143193
20133085
20123119
20113927
20102439
20095522
20084506
20074389
20063672
20052415
20042869
20032024
20022994
20012072
20001933
19991623
19983059
19973843
19963428
19953874
19933183
19923013

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2194

Even more about Karson


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 Karson 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Karson?

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
1999
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Karson
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 131,187
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1992
2024 births +10

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