The nameCarson
Carson is a Scottish surname used as a boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
The origin of Carson is uncertain. It may come from a place name or from the Gaelic.
Origin
Scottish, from a surname.
History
The frontiersman Kit Carson made the surname famous, and later Johnny Carson, host of The Tonight Show. As a first name it reached 70th place in the United States in 2018.
Did you know?
- Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show for thirty years, from 1962 to 1992.
Famous people named Carson
- Carson Daly, television presenter
- Carson Wentz, American football player
- Carson McCullers, novelist
Popularity of the name Carson
Carson in the United States
Carson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 49,795 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Carson. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Carson in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,675 births a year on average, against 5,033 in the five years before.
Carson in the United Kingdom
Carson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,872 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Carson. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Carson in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 207 births a year.
Sibling names for Carson
Names from the same generation as Carson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carson mean?
The origin of Carson is uncertain. It may come from a place name or from the Gaelic.
What is the origin of the name Carson?
Scottish, from a surname.
Is Carson a girl's or a boy's name?
Carson is a boy's name. In the United States, 6% of the babies named Carson are girls.
How popular is the name Carson?
In 2024, Carson was the 124th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,890 births.
What are good sibling names for Carson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Claire, Audrey, Autumn and Melanie for a sister, Logan, Ian, Vincent and Ivan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Carson?
Carson Daly, television presenter; Carson Wentz, American football player; Carson McCullers, novelist.