Holding steady.
Popularity of Karn since 1947
Babies named Karn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Karn is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1947, with its peak usage occurring in 1964. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but extremely low, never reaching a rank in the top 1000 names. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a spelling variant of the Irish Ciarán, or it could be a modern invention. Its similarity to surnames and the word 'carn' gives it a rugged, one-syllable sound. Although no top states are recorded for Karn, it appears to have been used sporadically across the country. Due to its rarity, Karn offers a distinctive choice with no recorded famous bearers or common nicknames.
The name Karn is rare and of uncertain origin. It may be a respelling of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one', or it could be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the surname Karn or the word 'carn' (meaning 'heap of stones' in Gaelic). Its first recorded use in U.S. data was 1947, with a peak in 1964, suggesting it was occasionally used in the mid-20th century but never entered common usage.
Sibling names for Karn
Names that share Karn's style, for a brother or sister.
