Karrion
A unique name possibly derived from the word "carrion", referring to dead animals.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Karrion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Karrion today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karrion births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karrion. 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 Karrion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,195
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Karrion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Karrion 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 Karrion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Karrion
The name Karrion originates from the ancient Hellenic language, which was spoken in various regions of the Mediterranean during the classical antiquity period, particularly in Greece and parts of modern-day Turkey. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "karion," meaning "nut" or "kernel," suggesting a connection to nature and fertility.
One of the earliest known references to the name Karrion can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Homer, who lived around the 8th century BC. In his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, Homer mentions characters with similar names, such as Karion and Kariones, which could be variations of the name Karrion.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BC to the 1st century BC, the name Karrion gained popularity among the Greeks. Notable individuals bearing this name include Karrion of Naupactus, a Greek historian who lived in the 3rd century BC and wrote about the events of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt.
In the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th century AD to the 15th century AD, the name Karrion continued to be used, although it was less common than during the classical Greek period. One notable figure was Karrion of Constantinople, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD and contributed to the preservation of ancient Greek knowledge during the Byzantine Renaissance.
During the Middle Ages, the name Karrion found its way into various European cultures, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, in the 12th century, there was a nobleman named Carrion de Baux, who was a prominent figure in the Crusades and the ruler of the Principality of Orange in modern-day France.
As time progressed, the name Karrion became less common, but it continued to appear sporadically throughout history. One notable figure was Karrion Isham, an English architect and surveyor who lived from 1633 to 1672 and was known for his work on various churches and buildings in London.
In more recent times, the name Karrion has been revived and gained popularity in certain regions, particularly among those with an interest in classical culture and history. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, adding to its distinctive and unique character.
People
Karrion + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Karrion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karrion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karrion 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 Karrion a common name?
We classify Karrion 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 Karrion most popular?
The single biggest year for Karrion was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karrion is about 4 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 Karrion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karrion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karrion 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 Karrion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karrion 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 Karrion 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 are named Karrion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.