Karson is a unique and distinctive male given name of American origin. It is a variant spelling of Carson, which itself is derived from an Irish surname, Ó Cearbsigh, meaning 'son of Cearb' or 'son of dark-haired warrior'. The name Karson has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, standing out as a modern and stylish choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
The name Karson experienced a significant increase in popularity between 1980 and 1999, with a notable spike from 11 births in 1990 to 105 births in 1999. This trend continued into the early 2000s, peaking at 89 births in 2001. However, since then, the popularity of the name has declined steadily, with only 47 births recorded in 2021 and 57 in 2022. The most recent data available, from 2023, shows a further decrease to 49 births. Overall, there have been a total of 2012 births named Karson since 1980.