Karver

“one who carves or shapes wood”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 50% boys♀ 50% girls

#4061US 2023

27Births / yr

↑Rising

349All-time births

📅 Since 200300

What does Karver mean and where does it come from?

Karver is a unisex name that likely has its origins as an occupational surname in German, meaning a wood-carver. In the U.S., it has transformed into a first name that reflects a modern trend of using surnames as first names. The name may have gained more attention in recent years, becoming more fav

Cultural significance

Karver has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of one who carves or shapes wood.

Peak popularity

Reached #3083 in 2014 — currently #4061 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Karver?

Karver works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Karver Grace

How popular is Karver right now?

Rising fast — up 2257 spots — currently #4061 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2005–2023#4061 · Top 3.0%

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2010

2015

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#4061	27	▲ up 2257 · +93% births
2022	#6318	14	▼ down 870 · -18% births
2021	#5448	17	▼ down 1372 · -32% births
2020	#4076	25	▼ down 944 · -32% births
2015	#3132	37	▲ up 3189 · +164% births
2010	#6321	14	▲ up 2729 · +75% births
2005	#9050	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Karver

Best Year2015Rank #3132

Peak Count37

Average Rank#5487

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2005 - 20237 years

The story of Karver

Karver is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2003. With 349 total births recorded, Karver remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9050 in 2005 to #4061 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Karver in 2014:

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William

Karver by decade

Karver peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	64
2010s ★	260
2020s	25

💎Karver has only 349 total recorded births since 2003 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Karver?

Common

KarKaArver

What names sound and feel like Karver?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Karver also consider these

American · The warlike one

Korver

American · English

Carter

American · One who transports

Kather

American · A variant of

Kayler

American · Variant of Kaylee,

Common questions about the name Karver

What does the name Karver mean?

Karver means "one who carves or shapes wood" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Karver?

Karver is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Karver have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Karver?

Karver originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Karver trending right now?

Karver is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Karver a common or rare name?

Karver is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.