Karn
Girl nameKarn has been given to 169 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 1959.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
169
Peak year
1959 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1947
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
97% girls / 3% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Karn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Karn?
Karn has been given to 169 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Karn peak?
Karn peaked in 1959, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Karn a girl or boy name?
Karn is primarily a girl name (97% of babies named Karn are girls).
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