Karan
girl nameKaran entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #746 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#746
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2275 |
| 1940s | #944 |
| 1950s | #846 |
| 1960s | #1248 |
| 1970s | #3132 |
| 1980s | #6737 |
| 1990s | #9822 |
| 2000s | #13188 |
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Karan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karan alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karan in 2025?
- Karan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karan most popular?
- Karan peaked in 1956, reaching #746 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karan with classmates?
- Karan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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