Karan

Karan is a boy's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 16 boys in the United States.

Karan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Karan

Karan belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Karan first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1332 in 1995, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 1,500 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karan in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#1332 in 1995
Peak year
1995
Babies named Karan in 2024
16
Total since 1880
1,500

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karan mean?

The meaning of Karan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Karan a boy or girl name?

Karan is a boy name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karan?

Karan comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Karan?

Karan first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #1332 in 1995, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

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