Total births
3,472
Unisex name · since 1991
Karsen
Karsen has 3,472 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1851
- among boys today
- 3,472
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
3,472 babies have been named Karsen since 1991, making it today's #1851 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Karsen has been recorded 3,472 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #1851 nationally and more common than 87% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #1851 among boys today
- 3,472 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Karsen is currently the #1851 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 3,472 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1851
- among boys today
- 3,472
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Karsen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1851
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Karsen was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
206 babies were named Karsen in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Karsen compares
3,472 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Karsen's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Karsen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,472 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 206 | 23 | 22,252 |
Karsen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karsen splits its recorded history at 2008: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 206 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karsen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#1,851
Active since
1991
Karsen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 206
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Karsen popularity over time - girls
1,755 total births recorded since 1989 (Karsen as girls' name)
Karsen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Karsen's strongest decade.
1,832 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Karsen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 106
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
852 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,832 births
- 2020s 682
2020s
682 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,832 births (53% of all-time use).
How Karsen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Karsen's total volume
Karsen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Karsen by state
Where Karsen concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 264 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 145 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 134 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 127 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 105 | 3.0% |
| #6 | California | | 96 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 94 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 86 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Karsen's total US births 7.6%
Even split
264 of 3,472 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 33 reporting states.
Karsen appears in 33 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karsen? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 3,472 babies named Karsen. Today it holds rank #1851 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 206 births.
When was Karsen most popular? ▼
Karsen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,832 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Karsen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karsen are Texas (264 births), Louisiana (145 births), Michigan (134 births).
Is Karsen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Karsen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,472 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,755 births.
How long has the name Karsen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Karsen since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Karsen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Karsen's data
- Karsen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,832 total births) through the 2020s (682) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Karsens (264 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Karsen
Nearby Names Like Karsen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karsen
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Karsen side by side: Karsen vs Karl Karsen vs Karter Karsen vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Karsen
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2,080 births · Peak 2019
Devansh #1852
1,037 births · Peak 2017
Xavien #1849
1,350 births · Peak 2021
Theoden #1853
707 births · Peak 2025
Kyland #1848
898 births · Peak 2024
Namari #1854
466 births · Peak 2025
Journey #1847
2,011 births · Peak 2019
Vivaan #1855
2,759 births · Peak 2015
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Karsen: #1851 Unisex Name - 3,472 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karsen. 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 Karsen 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 June 2026.