How old is someone named Karon?
The average Karon is 50 years old.
Half of all living Karons are between 27 and 71.
When was Karon popular?
Karon peaked in 1948 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 21 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 143 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,964 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 2,076 | 1,600 |
| 1960s | 1,333 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 606 | 560 |
| 1980s | 497 | 470 |
| 1990s | 875 | 850 |
| 2000s | 1,039 | 1,000 |
| 2010s | 679 | 670 |
| 2020s | 194 | 190 |
How many Karons are still alive?
About 7,700 Karons are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 9,400 babies named Karon since 1933.
Most Karons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Karon?
About two in five living Karons are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Karon an old name?
Yes. Karon is older than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Karon a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Karons are women and 40% are men.
The women average 67 and the men 25. It was mostly a girls' name before 1970; since 1995, 96% of babies named Karon have been boys.
Names the same age as Karon
NAME TWIN
Karon's name twin is Denis. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Denis's age curve is the closest match to Karon's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Karon
How old is the average Karon?
The average Karon in the US is 50 years old. The median is 58, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Karon?
About 7,700 Karons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,400 babies given the name since 1933.
When was the name Karon most popular?
In 1948, when about 280 baby girls were named Karon.
Is Karon a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 38% of living Karons, but the name spans several generations.
Is Karon a boy or girl name?
Both. 60% of living Karons are women and 40% are men. The women average 67 and the men 25. It was mostly a girls' name before 1970; since 1995, 96% of babies named Karon have been boys.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this