Karsen
Boy name · #1928 in 2025 · Uniqueness 84/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Karsen scores 84 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Karsen is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Karsens were OH (9), TX (8), LA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 84/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.