Karac
A Turkish name of uncertain meaning, potentially related to words for "black" or "falcon".
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Karac. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Karac today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karac births was 1999 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karac. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Karac. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
1999
8 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1999 SSA rank
#7,510
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Karac: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karac from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Karac by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Karac during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Karac
The given name Karac has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "karak," which means "maker" or "creator." This suggests that the name may have been associated with artisans, craftspeople, or those involved in creative pursuits.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Karac can be found in the ancient Hindu texts known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE. In these sacred scriptures, the name appears in various hymns and mantras, although its exact context and usage are subject to scholarly debate.
During the era of the Mauryan Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from around 322 BCE to 185 BCE, the name Karac gained prominence. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing this name, including Karac the Wise, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BCE.
In the medieval period, the name Karac continued to be popular among certain communities in the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure was Karac the Brave, a warrior and military commander who served under the Gupta Empire in the 5th century CE. His exploits were chronicled in various folk tales and ballads that have been passed down through generations.
Another significant individual with the name Karac was Karac the Architect, a master builder who lived in the 11th century CE. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic temples and monuments in the region, including the famous Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Karac remained in use, although it was less common than in earlier periods. One noteworthy figure from this time was Karac the Poet, a celebrated writer and scholar who authored numerous works in Persian and Sanskrit.
In more recent history, the name Karac has been less prevalent, but there have been a few notable individuals who carried it. For example, Karac Chandra Das, born in 1849, was a renowned Indian explorer and travel writer who documented his journeys through Tibet and other parts of Asia.
While the name Karac may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various cultures and traditions make it a significant part of the onomastic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Karac + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karac as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karac: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karac?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karac going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Karac a common name?
We classify Karac as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karac most popular?
The single biggest year for Karac was 1999, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karac is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Karac in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karac a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karac in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Karac still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karac in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Karac can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Karac?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.