Total births
164
Girls' name · since 1947
Karn
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 164 babies named Karn, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 164
- total births
- 1947–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Karn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 164 recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Karn recorded 164 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1976.
- 164 total births
- 1947–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
164 girls have been named Karn since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 164
- total births
- 1947–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Karn was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
14 babies were named Karn in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Karn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karn's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karn at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Karn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1976
- Peak year (1959)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Karn popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1994 (Karn as boys' name)
Karn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Karn's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Karn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 70 births (43% of all-time use).
Karn by state
Where Karn concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 7 | 4.3% |
Minnesota share of Karn's total US births 4.3%
7 of 164 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karn? ▼
Karn has been given to 164 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1976. 14 babies were born in 1959, its single highest year.
When was Karn most popular? ▼
Karn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Karn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karn are Minnesota (7 births).
How long has the name Karn been used? ▼
Karn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 30 years of data through 1976.
What names are similar to Karn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karn's data
- Karn's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (70 total births) through the 1970s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Karns (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Karn
Nearby Names Like Karn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karn
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karn side by side: Karn vs Karen Karn vs Kara Karn vs Karla
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karn: Baby Name Since 1947 - 164 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Karn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.