Karson

Karson is a boy's name of English 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 813 boys in the United States.

Karson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Karson

Karson belongs to the English & American 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, Karson first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #265 in 2018, and in 2024 813 babies received the name — 20,690 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karson in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#265 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Karson in 2024
813
Total since 1880
20,690

Karson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#610 in 2021
Babies named Karson in 2025
30
Total since 1996
592

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karson mean?

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

Is Karson a boy or girl name?

Karson is a boy name. In 2024, 813 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karson?

Karson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karson?

Karson first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #265 in 2018, and 813 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].