boy name
Karson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#453 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Karson in the US, 1880–2025
Karson first appears in US records in 1966. It peaked in 2018, when 1,345 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 690.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Karson popular?
Rising Karson has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 5,863 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,704 | |
| 2000s | 3,939 | |
| 1990s | 694 | |
| 1980s | 149 | |
| 1970s | 40 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Karson a boy or a girl name?
Karson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Karson a popular name right now?
Karson has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Karson?
In 2025, Karson ranked #453 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Karson most popular?
Karson was most popular in 2018, when about 1,345 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.