Karas
Every Karas since 2008 — 652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karas
Karas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,620 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 652 American babies have been named Karas. Its peak came in 2014, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Karas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,620 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,795 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,809 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,506 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,236 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3,532 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,079 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,206 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2,402 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,123 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,028 |
| 2014 | 84 | #1,788 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,126 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,431 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,736 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,898 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,724 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karas in 2025?
Karas ranked #4,620 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karas?
652 babies have been named Karas in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karas most popular?
Karas peaked in 2014, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Karas a boy or girl name?
Karas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karas rising or falling?
Karas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.