How Many People Are Named Karsen?
Complete statistics for the name Karsen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Karsen is a very rare male name, with only 5,062 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 65,186 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 96% of those named Karsen being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 5,113 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Karsen Through the Generations
Karsen peaked in popularity in 2010 with 252 births, marking a high point for this relatively new name. Today, the average age of someone named Karsen is 15, indicating that the name is still popular among younger parents. The majority of Karsens are under 30, with 4,897 individuals falling into this age bracket, while only 216 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This trend suggests that Karsen remains a trendy choice for newborns, maintaining its status as a fresh, contemporary name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Karsen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Karsen
How Many People Have the Name Karsen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 185 people in the United States currently share the name Karsen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Karsen a Common or Rare Name?
Karsen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Karsen Mean?
Karsen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Karsen in SSA data, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.
When Was Karsen Most Popular?
The name Karsen reached peak popularity in 2010, with 252 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Karsen?
Approximately 185 people named Karsen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 185. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,791,618 Americans.
Is Karsen a rare name?
Karsen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans has this name.
What does the name Karsen mean?
Karsen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Karsen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 66% of people named Karsen are male and 34% are female.
When was Karsen most popular?
Karsen peaked in 2010 with 252 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.