How Many People Are Named Karsen?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Karsen
Very Rare
5,113
Estimated People
1 in 64,541
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,390 (66%)
♀ Female
1,723 (34%)
66%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 15

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 94
Arkansas 40
Arizona 21
California 113
Colorado 6
Florida 135
Georgia 111
Iowa 54
Idaho 5
Illinois 53
Indiana 70
Kansas 16
Kentucky 38
Louisiana 138
Maryland 5
Michigan 134
Minnesota 23
Missouri 89
Mississippi 67
North Carolina 81
North Dakota 7
New York 46
Ohio 148
Oklahoma 33
Oregon 6
Pennsylvania 36
South Carolina 34
Tennessee 86
Texas 417
Utah 60
Virginia 24
Washington 47
Wisconsin 41
Wyoming 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
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Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Karsen

How Many People Have the Name Karsen in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,113 people in the United States currently share the name Karsen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,541 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 Karsen a Common or Rare Name?

Karsen 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 Karsen Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Karsen Male or Female?

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

When Was Karsen Most Popular?

The name Karsen reached peak popularity in 2018, with 206 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Karsen Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Karsen 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 Karsen?

Approximately 5,113 people in the United States share the name Karsen, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Karsen a rare name?

Karsen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,541 Americans has this name.

What does the name Karsen mean?

The meaning and origin of Karsen 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 Karsen more male or female?

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

When was Karsen most popular?

The name Karsen reached its peak in 2018, with 206 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 People5,113
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 64,541
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2018
Male %66%
Female %34%

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