Karson
Karson is a distinctive choice, ranked #1007 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Karson in their class.
About the Name Karson
Karson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 239 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #610 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.
Karson is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Karson in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #397, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Karson
- Karson Kendall — Karson Kendall is a United States Virgin Islands international soccer player who currently plays for Kings Hammer FC of the USL League Two.
- Karson Kuhlman — Karson Kuhlman is an American professional ice hockey center for Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Karson
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Karson
Almost certainly the only Karson in the class
UK Popularity (2004–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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