Rising since 2019, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Karion since 1999
Babies named Karion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Karion entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1999, a quiet debut for a name that has never charted widely. It reached its highest ranking in 2011 and has been rising in use since 2019, though it remains quite rare, with only about 1 in every 284,679 boys receiving the name in 2025. The name's recent trajectory suggests growing appeal, likely driven by the popularity of similar-sounding two-syllable -ion names. Karion has not been associated with any U.S. states as a preferred name, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country. Its modern and inventive feel appeals to parents seeking a distinctive but accessible name.
Karion first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be formed from the sound sequence Kar- (influenced by names like Karson or Karter) combined with the fashionable suffix -ion. No known ancient or linguistic root has been documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Rion
Variants: Caryon, Karyon
Sibling names for Karion
Names that share Karion's style, for a brother or sister.
