Karbon
A word formed from the French and Latin for coal or charcoal.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Karbon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Karbon today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karbon births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karbon. 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 Karbon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,091
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Karbon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Karbon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 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
Karbon 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 Karbon 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 Karbon
The name Karbon has its roots in the ancient Greek language, deriving from the word "karbon," which means "charcoal" or "coal." This suggests that the name may have originated among the ancient Greek people, potentially as early as the 8th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Karbon was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Unfortunately, not much is known about this particular individual, as records from that time are scarce and often incomplete.
In the Middle Ages, the name Karbon appears to have been relatively uncommon, with few documented instances of its use. However, in the 16th century, a notable figure named Karbon Berkhout emerged in the Netherlands. Berkhout was a renowned painter and engraver, known for his intricate and detailed works of art.
Moving into the 17th century, a French mathematician and scientist named Karbon Mersenne made significant contributions to the fields of acoustics and music theory. Mersenne was born in 1588 and lived until 1648, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of mathematics and physics.
In the 19th century, a German chemist named Karbon Graebe gained recognition for his research on synthetic dyes and the discovery of the dye known as alizarin. Graebe's work had a profound impact on the textile industry and laid the foundation for further advancements in the field of organic chemistry.
Another notable figure with the name Karbon was Karbon Zambrano, a Venezuelan poet and writer who lived from 1885 to 1964. Zambrano's works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim within the literary circles of his time.
While the name Karbon may not be as common as some other names, its rich history and diverse cultural connections make it a unique and fascinating choice. From ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day artists and scientists, the name Karbon has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields of human endeavor.
People
Karbon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karbon 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
Karbon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karbon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karbon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Karbon a common name?
We classify Karbon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karbon most popular?
The single biggest year for Karbon was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karbon is about 8 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 Karbon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karbon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karbon 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 Karbon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karbon 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 Karbon 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 many people share the name Karbon?
Find out how many Americans are named Karbon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.