1966Peak 20182025
Quick answers about Karson
How many people are named Karson?
An estimated 21,177 living Americans are named Karson.
How rare is Karson?
Karson is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 690 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 48.7% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Karson?
The median age of a living American named Karson is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 16 years old.
Is Karson still popular?
Not especially. Karson has been declining since its 2018 peak and registered 690 births in 2025.
Where is Karson most common?
Karson has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 6.6× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Diaspora map
Karson broke out in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, and Utah (2006) and became over-represented in 22 states over 17 years.
Broke out: Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, and Utah, 2006 · over-represented in 22 states over 17 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
