Karan
Karan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Clever, skillful, or generous; named after the epic hero Karna.
Origin and history
Karan is a given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from Karna, a prominent figure in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata known for his generosity and valour. In modern U.S. usage, it is a moderately rare masculine name primarily chosen within South Asian communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,512 babies in the United States have been named Karan since 1880. It ranks #3227 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1846.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.3 %)
- NY (30.4 %)
- NJ (19.7 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- TX (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 529 |
| 2000-2010 | 552 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Famous people named Karan
- Karan Johar: Filmmaker, Producer
- Karan Brar: Actor
Fun facts
- Karan is a modern variant of Karna, a famous king and warrior praised for his unmatched generosity in the Mahabharata.