Karson
4 countries#453 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Karson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
23,500 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #453 · peaked in 2018 with 1,413 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Louisiana, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
625 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #360 · peaked in 2021 with 79 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
440 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #610 · peaked in 2021 with 61 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
167 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #269 · peaked in 2017 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
18 births recorded 2015–2023 · peaked in 2020 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Karson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #559 | — |
| 2007 | #541 | ↑18 |
| 2008 | #487 | ↑54 |
| 2009 | #448 | ↑39 |
| 2010 | #380 | ↑68 |
| 2011 | #366 | ↑14 |
| 2012 | #363 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #331 | ↑32 |
| 2014 | #328 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #293 | ↑35 |
| 2016 | #318 | ↓25 |
| 2017 | #286 | ↑32 |
| 2018 | #265 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #270 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #266 | ↑4 |
| 2021 | #305 | ↓39 |
| 2022 | #339 | ↓34 |
| 2023 | #337 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #397 | ↓60 |
| 2025 | #453 | ↓56 |
Frequently asked questions about Karson
Is Karson a popular name?
Yes — Karson currently ranks #453 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Karson more common for boys or girls?
Karson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Karson most popular?
Karson peaked in 2018 in United States, with 1,413 recorded births that year.
Is Karson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Karson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3948 in 1966 to #453 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Karson?
At least 24,125 babies have been recorded with the name Karson across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Karson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Karson appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Karson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Karson include Kane, Rome, Oakley, Pedro.
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