Karson was the 95th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 690 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #156 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #95 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 690 |
| Share of births | 1 in 839 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #156 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a creation of recent decades, Karson crested in the 2010s. Still close to that peak, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Breathy and sturdy in sound, it moves with Hudson and Grayson.
Nicknames
- Kars
- Kay
Honouring a Karson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Karson is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Karson
- Karson Kuhlman (born 1995)American ice hockey player
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