Karson vs Lucian
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Karson
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #453
- Peak
- #265 (2018)
- Babies in 2025
- 690
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, GA, AL
VS
Lucian
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #462
- Peak
- #289 (1881)
- Babies in 2025
- 670
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, FL
The verdict
Karson is the more popular pick (#453 vs #462). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Karson is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Lucian is a vintage name making a comeback.
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