How Many People Are Named Karon?

Complete statistics for the name Karon in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Karon
Very Rare
9,385
Estimated People
1 in 35,162
1 in X Americans
1948
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,177 (34%)
♀ Female
6,208 (66%)
34%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 55

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 171
Arkansas 104
California 389
Colorado 25
Connecticut 5
DC 10
Florida 175
Georgia 211
Iowa 145
Illinois 372
Indiana 161
Kansas 81
Kentucky 37
Louisiana 77
Massachusetts 6
Maryland 240
Michigan 402
Minnesota 100
Missouri 208
Mississippi 79
Montana 5
North Carolina 151
Nebraska 50
New Jersey 152
New York 317
Ohio 213
Oklahoma 114
Oregon 19
Pennsylvania 217
South Carolina 87
South Dakota 16
Tennessee 114
Texas 680
Virginia 126
Washington 36
Wisconsin 36
West Virginia 21
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Karon

How Many People Have the Name Karon in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,385 people in the United States currently share the name Karon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,162 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Karon a Common or Rare Name?

Karon is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Karon Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Karon are covered in full on the Karon name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Karon Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Karon in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female. Karon leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Karon Most Popular?

The name Karon reached peak popularity in 1948, with 264 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Karon Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Karon across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Karon?

Approximately 9,385 people in the United States share the name Karon, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Karon a rare name?

Karon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,162 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karon mean?

The meaning and origin of Karon is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Karon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Karon are male and 66% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Karon most popular?

The name Karon reached its peak in 1948, with 264 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People9,385
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 35,162
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1948
Male %34%
Female %66%

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