Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Karson.
National Rank (2025)
#453
All-Time Peak Rank
#265 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
21,394
Unisex Distribution91.0% Boy / 9.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Karson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Karson
According to SSA data, Karson achieved its highest historical rank of #265 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,345 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 43.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 48 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Karson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-43.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,345Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
48Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:5
1970s:40
1980s:149
1990s:694
2000s:3,939
2010s:10,704
2020s:5,863
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKar-son
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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