Declining since 2017, #124 for boys today.
Popularity of Carson since 1880
Babies named Carson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 89 |
| 1890s | 0 | 93 |
| 1900s | 0 | 142 |
| 1910s | 0 | 753 |
| 1920s | 0 | 1,050 |
| 1930s | 0 | 933 |
| 1940s | 22 | 1,123 |
| 1950s | 46 | 1,212 |
| 1960s | 23 | 859 |
| 1970s | 110 | 1,184 |
| 1980s | 236 | 2,333 |
| 1990s | 2,244 | 9,970 |
| 2000s | 2,554 | 44,632 |
| 2010s | 1,776 | 48,026 |
| 2020s | 1,102 | 20,375 |
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.
“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.
Sisters: Piper, Mackenzie, Harper, Avery, Quinn, Cadence, Harley, Jordyn, Kendall, Londyn, Payton, Peyton, Raelynn, Adalyn, Addilyn, Addisyn, Adley, Ainsley, Ansley, Ashtyn, Aubree, Austyn, Averi, Berkley, Blakely, Braelyn, Braelynn, Braylynn, Brylee, Campbell, Carsyn, Caylee, Devyn, Dylann, Ellison, Emersyn, Emory, Everleigh, Fallon, Hadlee, Hadley, Haisley, Harlee, Harleen, Jaelynn, Jaslyn, Jaycee, Jazlynn, Joslyn, Kaleigh, Kamryn, Karley, Karsyn, Kaydence, Kayle, Kaylynn, Kendal, Kendyl, Kilee, Kimber, Kinley, Kinsey, Kinsley, Kyndall, Kynslee, Maci, Macy, Maelyn, Maisyn, Malaysia, Marlowe, Mckenna, Monroe, Paityn, Raegan, Raelyn, Raleigh, Regan, Reilly, Rilee, Saylor, Shaylee, Sheridan, Skylar, Zaylee, Aaralyn, Acelynn, Addalyn, Addelyn, Adilynn, Adison, Anniston, Annistyn, Ansleigh, Ashlin, Ashlynne, Aubreigh, Aubry, Audri, Avalee, Azlynn, Baleigh, Berkeley, Blakelyn, Brailyn, Braylyn, Brylie, Brynleigh, Caeli, Calleigh, Cambree, Cambrie, Cameran, Colbie, Dawsyn, Daylin, Delainey, 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Brothers: Jackson, Landon, Carter, Parker, Hayden, Ashton, Braden, Bryson, Clayton, Colby, Dallas, Preston, Trenton, Anderson, Anson, Barret, Baylor, Benton, Braylon, Bridger, Bronson, Camdyn, Camron, Cason, Cayson, Chace, Chason, Colten, Corbin, Dayton, Dekota, Dillan, Dyson, Gibson, Haiden, Hanson, Hilton, Jacoby, Jacolby, Jagger, Jamison, Jaxen, Jayceon, Kacen, Kallan, Kameron, Kamron, Kannon, Karson, Karter, Kaysen, Kayson, Kelby, Kennon, Kolby, Kolten, Konner, Kylan, Kylen, Kyler, Landyn, Lawson, Montgomery, Payson, Quinton, Ryland, Tristian, Tyson, Watson, Westin, Ashten, Ashtin, Auston, Avion, Baylen, Bentlee, Brayson, Brighton, Brison, Bryden, Brylan, Brysen, Bryton, Cameren, Camrin, Chasen, Chayce, Codey, Coleson, Coleton, Coltin, Corby, Corbyn, Dallin, Daxon, Daylen, Daymon, Dixon, Drayton, Dutton, Dyllan, Eason, Grayden, Graydon, Graysen, Griffen, Haydon, Henderson, Huntley, Huston, Iverson, Jacen, Jaedon, Jakoby, Jarren, Jaxtyn, Jaydan, Jayse, Jayvian, Jettson, Kaedyn, Kalin, Kamren, Kamrin, Kaycen, Kayne, Keilan, Kendrix, Kirkland, Kriston, Kyren, Kyron, Kysen, Landan, Landin, Lawton, Lebron, Leeland, Logen, Maddix, Masen, Masyn, Mikell, Morrison, Parrish, Payden, Pearson, Pierson, Raylen, Raylon, Robinson, Ryatt, Rylen, Ryon, Sanders, Spenser, Stratton, Taven, Taylen, Terran, Trenten, Treyson, Treyton, Tylan, Tylin, Tysen, Wesson, Westyn, Asbury, Aycen, Baylin, Bensen, Braddock, Bradey, Braelin, Braidyn, Bransen, Braydin, Bretton, Briston, Brodey, Bryceson, Brydon, Caedon, Caisen, Camerin, Cantrell, Caston, Colbey, Coltan, Curren, Cyler, Dadrian, Dallan, Dallon, Dareon, Davidson, Dawsen, Dayson, Deakon, Dennison, Destyn, Dillin, Donivan, Donovin, Dresden, Dreyden, Easten, Eddison, Erickson, Everton, Gracin, Graden, Graeson, Graylin, Hartford, Hatcher, Haydin, Hesston, Holdyn, Hutson, Jaceyon, Jacksen, Jacobie, Jamerson, Jamisen, Janson, Jaxin, Jaxsyn, Jaxtin, Jaymeson, Kaedan, Kaedin, Kaeleb, Kaidin, Kaidon, Kailer, Kaisyn, Kanen, Karlin, Kaston, Kayceon, Kaydyn, Kayler, Kayvion, Keeton, Keithan, Keldon, Kenson, Khylan, Kingsten, Kohlton, Koltyn, Kutter, Kylor, Kyrian, Latham, Layden, Maeson, Maisen, Maxson, Mcclain, Nason, Neythan, Patterson, Paxon, Paxtyn, Peterson, Prestin, Prestyn, Quinnton, Rayland, Remmington, Riggin, Ryken, Sheppard, Tayson, Tayten, Tayton, Tayvin, Texas, Townsend, Traven, Trayson, Trayton, Trentyn, Treven, Trustin, Tydus, Tylon, Wynston, Zaydon, Airon, Ashden, Ashon, Ashtan, Astin, Austan, Axten, Barkley, Braidon, Braison, Brallan, Bralyn, Braycen, Brayon, Brenson, Breylin, Breyson, Breyton, Brockton, Brodyn, Brycin, Bryler, Brysin, Caidyn, Caisyn, Calhoun, Camdin, Cammeron, Cardin, Casten, Caymen, Caysen, Ceejay, Chanson, Chayson, Clayson, Clayten, Coleby, Copelan, Crosley, Crystian, Dacoda, Dansby, Davison, Daxson, Dayden, Dayten, Delorean, Deyton, Dezmen, Dyland, Erikson, Erron, Gavynn, Graison, Griffey, Griffon, Hayzen, Herndon, Holston, Jackston, Jaimeson, Jamason, Jamesyn, Jastin, Jaston, Javyn, Jayln, Jaymen, Jaymin, Jaysun, Jceon, Jenner, Jentzen, Juddson, Kadien, Kaegan, Kaesen, Kairyn, Kamaron, Kandon, Kannen, Kashden, Kaydan, Kaynan, Kaysan, Kayton, Keiton, Kelden, Kelon, Kenden, Kendyn, Keniel, Kenston, Kenyen, Kervens, Keylan, Keyron, Koleson, Kyzier, Landynn, Lawsen, Layson, Laythan, Leelyn, Linkyn, Livingston, Lowery, Macklen, Mckade, Mylon, Neiman, Nickson, Osten, Presten, Rayder, Rhylen, Ryle, Stockton, Swade, Tannor, Tavyn, Taysean, Trestin, Treylon, Treysen, Trystyn, Tyland, Wessley, Wrangler, Asheton, Bensyn, Brentton, Castin, Caulin, Daiton, Derrien, Dyllen, Grantley, Greysin, Kaelob, Tyton, Aason, Aceton, Amdrew, Axeton, Ayren, Ayvion, Bairon, Barkon, Beckhem, Bradden, Brandol, Brayln, Brentyn, Brenyn, Brinson, Brittian, Brolin, Brydan, Brylin, Brysan, Brysun, Brysyn, Cadan, Calvyn, Camdan, Carlens, Carmeron, Carsin, Cayton, Cejay, Chais, Chasyn, Chaynce, Chaysen, Clarkson, Clayden, Cobin, Colbe, Corgan, Coulton, Couper, Daemyn, Dahlton, Daison, Dareion, Darryon, Deylan, Donavyn, Doniven, Donnavan, Doryan, Draycen, Dreydon, Dryden, Dysen, Elison, Garison, Grasyn, Graysin, Greydon, Gunnison, Haeden, Jacieon, Jaecob, Jakory, Jamyson, Janziel, Jarrette, Jaryan, Jasten, Jaton, Jaxan, Jaydeen, Jaymason, Jaymison, Jayshun, Jaythen, Jayzen, Jensy, Josten, Kaceyon, Kainon, Kaniel, Kashus, Kasson, Kayston, Kaysyn, Keison, Kendrew, Khaidyn, Kholton, Khyron, Khysen, Kinser, Klayten, Knoah, Kobyn, Kohlson, Kollen, Kolsyn, Kolyn, Kyston, Lamelo, Lanson, Maccoy, Maxtyn, Maxxon, Mayfield, Maysin, Mckale, Mclane, Nixxon, Nohlan, Paydon, Quinntin, Raydan, Raydin, Reylan, Robson, Rylend, Shafer, Sladen, Swanson, Taelin, Taelon, Traeton, Trason, Traycen, Treson, Treyten, Truxton, Tymel, Waelyn, Zaiyden
Names like Carson
Names whose popularity has moved with Carson's over the last 50 years.

