Karsen
Boy name · #1928 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Karsen? In official American birth records, Karsen has been tracked continuously since 1991, giving it 34 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 81 baby boys were named Karsen, placing it at #1928 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1075, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 22,222 boys born in 2025 was named Karsen.
Babies named Karsen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 34-year story
Karsen first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 206 boys were named Karsen — good for #1005 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Karsen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Karsen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Karsen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Karsen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Karsen is most common
State-level data for Karsen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Karsen
Statistically, parents drawn to Karsen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Brysen, Greysen, Carsen, Kysen, and Graysen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Karsen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #1919 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1833 |
| 2023 | 116 | #1518 |
| 2022 | 112 | #1574 |
| 2021 | 136 | #1360 |
| 2020 | 149 | #1245 |
| 2019 | 185 | #1080 |
| 2018 | 206 | #1005 |
| 2017 | 184 | #1073 |
| 2016 | 175 | #1116 |
| 2015 | 184 | #1075 |
| 2014 | 195 | #1035 |
| 2013 | 149 | #1203 |
| 2012 | 200 | #993 |
| 2011 | 173 | #1078 |
| 2010 | 181 | #1059 |
| 2009 | 135 | #1298 |
| 2008 | 132 | #1319 |
| 2007 | 102 | #1539 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1460 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1813 |
| 2004 | 84 | #1565 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1936 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1832 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1982 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Karsen?
In official American birth records, the name Karsen first appeared in 1991 (over 34 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 34 years.
Is Karsen a popular boy name?
Karsen ranked #1928 among boys in 2025 with 81 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1075.
When was the name Karsen most popular?
Karsen peaked in 2018, when 206 American boys received the name (ranked #1005 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Karsen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 22,222 newborn American boys was named Karsen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.