Karson Unisex

Popularity: #366 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-sun / /ˈkɑːrsən/

English; Scandinavian

Meaning

English: son of the marsh; Scandinavian: from the marsh

Historical & Cultural Background

Karson is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Carson, which has Scottish origins. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, but its contemporary usage has surged in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Karson has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

CarsonBraxtonTalonKieranCarterDawsonPaxton

Variants

  • Carson
  • Karsen

International Variants

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Famous people named Karson

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Fictional characters named Karson

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Sibling Suggestions

MasonJaxonGraysonHarrisonKadenLogan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karson was first seen in the United States in 1966. Karson has ranked as high as #474 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Louisiana, and California. In the past 5 years the name Karson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karson (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 58
8%
TX 56
7%
FL 56
7%
AL 42
5%
LA 41
5%
MI 37
5%
OH 34
4%
MS 33
4%
TN 32
4%
KY 29
4%
NC 28
4%
SC 28
4%
CA 26
3%
VA 25
3%
IN 25
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19665
19736
19746
19755
19767
19786
197910
198012
19819
19825
198315
19849
198517
198612
198717
198827
198926
199023
199131
199250
199347
199467
199566
199681
199778
1998101
1999150
2000238
2001254
2002270
2003336
2004354
2005378
2006450
2007473
2008566
2009619
2010760
2011813
2012838
2013979
20141,039
20151,226
20161,104
20171,268
20181,344
20191,328
20201,289
20211,090
2022986
2023987
2024813