Karn
girl nameKarn entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #3254 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#3254
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4764 |
| 1950s | #4917 |
| 1960s | #5265 |
| 1970s | #7610 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Karn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karn alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karn in 2025?
- Karn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karn most popular?
- Karn peaked in 1959, reaching #3254 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karn with classmates?
- Karn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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