Karver
Every Karver since 2003 — 457 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karver
Karver is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,121 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 457 American babies have been named Karver. Its peak came in 2014, when 37 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 Karver stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karver year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,121 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,340 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,786 | 27 | #4,066 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,321 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,347 | 17 | #5,449 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,084 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,176 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,542 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,843 |
| 2016 | — | — | 28 | #3,837 |
| 2015 | — | — | 37 | #3,119 |
| 2014 | — | — | 37 | #3,069 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,157 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,214 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,468 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,583 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,185 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,711 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,455 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karver in 2025?
Karver ranked #5,121 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karver?
457 babies have been named Karver in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karver most popular?
Karver peaked in 2014, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Karver a boy or girl name?
Karver is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karver rising or falling?
Karver is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.