How Popular (or Rare) was Karson in 2023?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#337
2023 Rank
987
2023 Births
#265
Best Rank (2018)
1,344
Peak Year (2018)
20,902
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,731
Rarity Factor (2023)

📊 The Karson Story

Karson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #337 in 2023 with 987 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,344 births ranking #265. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,118.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,731 boys born was named Karson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Modern variant of an English and Scottish surname-style name  |  Meaning: son of Carr; modern spelling variant of Carson

Karson is a modern spelling variant of Carson and carries the same surname-style background. The K spelling gives it a more current chart look while keeping the same basic structure.

The name rose alongside many modern K-spelling variants in boys' naming. It is more about contemporary style than about a separate inherited tradition.

Did you know?Karson shows how the popularity of K spellings spread well beyond only the Aiden-style names.
Similar namesCarson, Karter, Kayson, Kyler, Mason

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