An estimated 21,169 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 Utah, where it appears 10.4× more often than the national baseline.
1966Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
48.7%
2025
690
All-time
21,394
Diaspora map
Karson broke out in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Wisconsin (2010) and became over-represented in 33 states over 13 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, 2010 · over-represented in 33 states over 13 years
