Karson Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Karson often evokes a sporty and active image, making it popular among parents who value athleticism.

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A Deep Dive

Karson Overview

Meaning

Son of marsh dwellers, son of Car

Gender

Boy

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Old English surname “Carson,” meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːr.sən/

Popularity

Karson is gaining traction in the USA and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Karson ranked #326 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Modern, energetic, unique

Name Day

March 4th (Estonia)
A Deep Dive

Karson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Carson, Karsen, Karsyn, Carsen, Karsten, Kason

Common Nicknames

Kari, Sonny, Kar, Karry

Diminutives

Kars, Kase, Karo, Karsy

Famous People

  • Karson Bennett
    (English Poet)
  • Karson Kuhlman
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Karson Reilly
    (American Actor)
  • Karson Rivers
    (American Explorer)
  • Karson Smith
    (British Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Karson
    ("Karson's Journey," Film)
  • Karson Vance
    ("Riverdale," TV Series)
  • Karson
    ("The Adventures of Karson," Children's Book)

What Is the Meaning of Karson?

The name Karson carries a unique meaning, as it is derived from “son of the marsh-dwellers.” This reflects the qualities of someone who is adventurous and deeply connected to nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Karson?

Karson comes from the Old English surname “Carson,” which means “son of the marsh-dwellers.” It has evolved over time and is now used as a given name.

Karson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Karson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3042021#3392022#3372023
Top 3 Rankings#2652018#2662020#2702019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Karson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023337
(+2 from 2022)
984
(+1 from 2022)
0.05374
2022339
(-35 from 2021)
983
(-106 from 2021)
0.05248
2021304
(-38 from 2020)
1089
(-197 from 2020)
0.05812
2020266
(+4 from 2019)
1286
(-41 from 2019)
0.06953
2019270
(-5 from 2018)
1327
(-16 from 2018)
0.06905
2018265
(+21 from 2017)
1343
(+75 from 2017)
0.06909
2017286
(+32 from 2016)
1268
(+165 from 2016)
0.06407
2016318
(-25 from 2015)
1103
(-122 from 2015)
0.05445
2015293
(+35 from 2014)
1225
(+186 from 2014)
0.05992
2014328
(+3 from 2013)
1039
(+60 from 2013)
0.05070
2013331
(+32 from 2012)
979
(+141 from 2012)
0.04845
2012363
(+3 from 2011)
838
(+26 from 2011)
0.04130
2011366
(+14 from 2010)
812
(+52 from 2010)
0.03997
2010380
(+68 from 2009)
760
(+141 from 2009)
0.03699
2009448
(+39 from 2008)
619
(+53 from 2008)
0.02919
2008487
(+54 from 2007)
566
(+93 from 2007)
0.02596
2007541
(+18 from 2006)
473
(+23 from 2006)
0.02135
2006559
(+39 from 2005)
450
(+72 from 2005)
0.02053
2005598
(+5 from 2004)
378
(+24 from 2004)
0.01777
2004603
(+14 from 2003)
354
(+18 from 2003)
0.01675
2003617
(+61 from 2002)
336
(+66 from 2002)
0.01599
2002678
(+25 from 2001)
270
(+16 from 2001)
0.01306
2001703
(+23 from 2000)
254
(+16 from 2000)
0.01228
2000726
(+235 from 1999)
238
(+88 from 1999)
0.01140
1999961
(+255 from 1998)
150
(+49 from 1998)
0.00736
19981216
(+186 from 1997)
101
(+23 from 1997)
0.00498
19971402
(-68 from 1996)
78
(-3 from 1996)
0.00390
19961334
(+133 from 1995)
81
(+15 from 1995)
0.00404
19951467
(-33 from 1994)
66
(-1 from 1994)
0.00328
19941434
(+358 from 1993)
67
(+20 from 1993)
0.00329
19931792
(-95 from 1992)
47
(-3 from 1992)
0.00228
19921697
(+598 from 1991)
50
(+19 from 1991)
0.00238
19912295
(+484 from 1990)
31
(+8 from 1990)
0.00146
19902779
(-311 from 1989)
23
(-3 from 1989)
0.00107
19892468
(-213 from 1988)
26
(-1 from 1988)
0.00124
19882255
(+687 from 1987)
27
(+10 from 1987)
0.00135
19872942
(+710 from 1986)
17
(+5 from 1986)
0.00087
19863652
(-825 from 1985)
12
(-5 from 1985)
0.00062
19852827
(+1388 from 1984)
17
(+8 from 1984)
0.00088
19844215
(-1302 from 1983)
9
(-6 from 1983)
0.00048
19832913
(+3473 from 1982)
15
(+10 from 1982)
0.00080
19826386
(-2233 from 1981)
5
(-4 from 1981)
0.00026
19814153
(-724 from 1980)
9
(-3 from 1980)
0.00048
19803429
(+382 from 1979)
12
(+2 from 1979)
0.00065
19793811
(+1248 from 1978)
10
(+4 from 1978)
0.00056
19785059
(-640 from 1976)
6
(-1 from 1976)
0.00035
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19764419
(+1046 from 1975)
7
(+2 from 1975)
0.00043
19755465
(-832 from 1974)
5
(-1 from 1974)
0.00031
19744633
(-127 from 1973)
6
No change from 1973
0.00037
19734506
(-561 from 1966)
6
(+1 from 1966)
0.00037
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19663945
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
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0.0000
19470
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0.0000
19460
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0.0000
19450
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0.0000
19440
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0.0000
19430
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0.0000
19420
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0.0000
19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
No SSA data
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
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0.0000
19360
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0.0000
19350
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
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0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
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0.0000
19010
No SSA data
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0.0000
19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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0.0000
18970
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0.0000
18960
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0.0000
18950
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0.0000
18940
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0.0000
18930
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18920
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18910
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18900
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0.0000
18890
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0.0000
18880
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0.0000
18870
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0.0000
18860
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0.0000
18850
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18840
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0.0000
18830
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0.0000
18820
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0.0000
18810
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0
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0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Karson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3892021#4372022#4112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2142021#1932022#1772023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2572021#2792022#2542023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1032021#1482022#1392023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6672021#7442022#6552023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1312021#1192022#1562023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3632021#2282022#2662023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3702021#4352022#3542023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2532021#2402022#2652023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1442021#2072022#2882023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#932021#422022#422023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2162021#2642022#3322023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2382021#3102022#2682023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2442021#3162022#4032023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1582021#1452022#1622023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3092021#4242022#4432023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6392021#4172022#3972023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1452021#1462022#1332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4712021#5472022#5862023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1412021#2032022#2052023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3192021#3842022#2692023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4572021#4372022#7582023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4072021#4462022#4312023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2662021#3332022#2912023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3742021#3422022#5312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3222021#4192022#3562023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4942021#7162022#7862023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8592021#8812022#4162023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3932021#3172022#2362023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1242021#1512022#1252023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6862021#6842022#6952023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3402019#5032020#3712021

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1892020#3322021#3822022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4632021#4652022#4002023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5382021#7752022#6392023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3722020#3192021#5442023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1162012#2272013#2022020

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6242021#7252022#5772023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2772017#2352018#2172019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2462010#2602013#2622022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1652019#2242020#1712023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2522017#1882018#2482019

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2752019#2182020#2192021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1582011#1152013#1002019

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1292011#1422014

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2002014

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3562019

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5072018

Popularity Rankings for Karson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2862021#3422022#3212023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3042020#3742021#3952023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4332016

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5522021#5092022#4362023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5002021#7782022#6632023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6862019#7062020#6102021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Karson a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Karson is a name that fits both boys and girls, it’s more frequently chosen for boys. This trend aligns with its roots in Old English.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Karson

Karson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Karson Bennett (Poet, 1910–1985): An English poet celebrated for his profound and evocative poetry.
  • Karson Kuhlman (Hockey Player, born 1995): An American professional ice hockey player who has played for teams in the NHL.
  • Karson Reilly (Actor, born 1980): An American actor known for his roles in various television dramas and films.
  • Karson Rivers (Explorer, 1890–1950): An American explorer known for his adventurous expeditions in remote regions.
  • Karson Smith (Musician, born 1992): A British musician and songwriter who performs with a well-known indie band.
  • Karson Pilote (Author, born 1975): A Canadian author famous for his science fiction and fantasy novels.
  • Karson Bailey (Football Player, born 1990): An Australian football player celebrated for his achievements in the AFL.
  • Karson ("Karson's Journey," 2015 Film): Follows the adventure of a young man named Karson as he travels across the country to find his true calling.
  • Karson Vance ("Riverdale," 2017 TV Series): A mysterious new student who stirs up trouble in the small town of Riverdale.
  • Karson ("The Adventures of Karson," 2012 Children's Book): Chronicles the imaginative adventures of a boy named Karson in a magical world.
  • Karson "Doc" Holliday ("Tombstone," 1993 Film): A skilled gunfighter and gambler who befriends Wyatt Earp in the Wild West.
  • Karson Reeves ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," 2001 TV Series): A talented athlete who faces numerous challenges both on and off the field.
  • "Karson's Secret" (2018 Novel): A gripping mystery about a small-town detective named Karson unraveling dark secrets.
  • Karson Corner (Virginia, USA): An unincorporated community located in Prince George County.
  • Karson Park (California, USA): A community park located in the city of Lakewood with recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Karson Island (Western Australia, Australia): An island located in the Kimberley region, part of the Buccaneer Archipelago.
  • Karson Hill (Ontario, Canada): A hill located near the town of Kearney, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
  • Karson Lake (Minnesota, USA): A small lake located in St. Louis County, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Karson Township (North Dakota, USA): A township in Bottineau County, featuring rural landscapes and agricultural activities.
  • Karson Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain in the Coast Mountains range, offering hiking and outdoor adventures.

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