Carlson Name Popularity and Statistics
Carlson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Carlson?
Carlson is spelled C-A-R-L-S-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Carlson Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 5,809 places to #12,008 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Carlson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2001 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Boys | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2023 | Boys | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2021 | Boys | 12 | #6,698 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2019 | Boys | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2018 | Boys | 11 | #7,136 |
| 2017 | Boys | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2016 | Boys | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Boys | 15 | #5,733 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Boys | 12 | #6,578 |
| 2010 | Boys | 9 | #8,139 |
| 2009 | Boys | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2008 | Boys | 11 | #7,187 |
| 2007 | Boys | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2006 | Boys | 14 | #5,781 |
| 2005 | Boys | 12 | #6,226 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
| 2002 | Boys | 13 | #5,395 |
| 2001 | Boys | 12 | #5,667 |
When Was Carlson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #4,943
2017 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #5,111
2015 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #5,289
2014 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #5,733
Where Carlson Ranked Highest in 2017
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,771 | 5 |