MallowbyNames

Carson

KAR-suhn · Son of Carr or son of the marsh-dwellers.

2025 rank (boys)
#124
Babies named in 2025
2,883
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 592 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #124 for boys today.

Popularity of Carson since 1880

Babies named Carson per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1.8k3.5k5.3k1880192019602000Most births 2018GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1880s089
1890s093
1900s0142
1910s0753
1920s01,050
1930s0933
1940s221,123
1950s461,212
1960s23859
1970s1101,184
1980s2362,333
1990s2,2449,970
2000s2,55444,632
2010s1,77648,026
2020s1,10220,375

Meaning & origin

Carson has been a consistent choice for American parents since the late 19th century. First recorded in 1880, the name experienced a notable surge beginning in the 1990s and reached its peak rank in 2018. Since 2017, it has been gradually falling in popularity, yet it remains a familiar and well-liked name, particularly in states like West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The name's strong 'son' ending places it in the company of other popular contemporary surnames-turned-first-names, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Carson originated as a Scottish and northern Irish surname, likely a patronymic from the given name Carr or a derivation of the Gaelic 'carr' meaning 'marsh'. The name gained popularity as a first name in the United States during the 20th century, partly influenced by the American frontier figure Kit Carson and later by the television host Johnny Carson.

Where Carson is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Carson” around the world

Where Carson lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • Ireland

    15

    babies in 2025

  • New Zealand

    17

    babies in 2025

Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Car, Cars, Sonny

Variants: Karson

Sibling names for Carson

Names that share Carson's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Carson mean?
Carson means 'son of Carr' or 'son of the marsh-dwellers', derived from Scottish and English surnames.
How popular is the name Carson currently?
In 2025, Carson ranked 124th among U.S. boy names, with about 1 in every 592 boys given the name.
Is Carson a boy's name or a girl's name?
Carson is predominantly a boy's name, though it has occasionally been used for girls.