Karon
Karon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pure; derived as a variant of Karen or Caron.
Origin and history
Karon is used as a modern spelling variant of names like Caren, Karen, or Caron, as well as an independent given name. Historically derived from the Greek name Katherine, meaning 'pure', it has also seen usage for males in the United States. Its popularity for boys peaked in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
3,198 babies in the United States have been named Karon since 1880. It ranks #2276 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1733.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.5 %)
- MD (16.4 %)
- PA (12.5 %)
- NJ (10.4 %)
- MI (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 764 |
| 2000-2010 | 994 |
| 2010-2019 | 679 |
| 2020-2029 | 194 |
Fun facts
- Karon functions both as a traditional rhyming variant of Karen and as a distinct name accented on the second syllable.
- While historically more common as a feminine name, Karon has been consistently registered for male births in the U.S. over the decades.