Karson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Karson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Karson?
Karson is spelled K-A-R-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Karson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Karson may be a variant spelling of Carson, which is a surname possibly meaning “son of Carr” or “son of marsh-dwellers.”
- Origin
- Karson is commonly considered a modern variant of the surname-turned-given-name Carson, which may derive from Celtic or Scottish origins.
- Pronunciation
- KAHR-suhn · 2 syllables
Karson Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,577
Recorded Births42
Rank#453
Recorded Births690
- Girls usage fell 496 places to #3,577 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 56 places to #453 and recorded 129 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Karson Mean?
Karson may be a variant spelling of Carson, which is a surname possibly meaning “son of Carr” or “son of marsh-dwellers.”
Origin: Karson is commonly considered a modern variant of the surname-turned-given-name Carson, which may derive from Celtic or Scottish origins.
How Do You Pronounce Karson?
PronunciationKAHR-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Karson?
- History
- The use of Karson as a given name is recent and appears to be a creative respelling of Carson, gaining popularity in contemporary naming trends.
Karson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 42 | #3,577 |
| 2025 | Boys | 690 | #453 |
| 2024 | Girls | 52 | #3,081 |
| 2024 | Boys | 819 | #397 |
| 2023 | Girls | 49 | #3,274 |
| 2023 | Boys | 987 | #337 |
| 2022 | Girls | 57 | #2,928 |
| 2022 | Boys | 988 | #339 |
| 2021 | Girls | 47 | #3,339 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,090 | #305 |
| 2020 | Girls | 53 | #3,015 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,289 | #266 |
| 2019 | Girls | 55 | #2,962 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,331 | #270 |
| 2018 | Girls | 68 | #2,557 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,345 | #265 |
| 2017 | Girls | 64 | #2,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,269 | #286 |
| 2016 | Girls | 84 | #2,269 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,104 | #318 |
| 2015 | Girls | 66 | #2,685 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,226 | #293 |
| 2014 | Girls | 53 | #3,112 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,039 | #328 |
When Was Karson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Boys
1,345 recorded births
National rank #265
2019 · Boys
1,331 recorded births
National rank #270
2020 · Boys
1,289 recorded births
National rank #266
2017 · Boys
1,269 recorded births
National rank #286
Where Karson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #86 | 31 |
| LA | #170 | 30 |
| KY | #193 | 29 |
| AL | #200 | 28 |
| WV | #227 | 8 |
| SC | #233 | 24 |
| OK | #264 | 18 |
| TN | #282 | 31 |