Carson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Carson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Carson?
Carson is spelled C-A-R-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Carson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from a surname meaning “son of Carr,” where “Carr” may be a personal name or a word for marsh-dweller.
- Origin
- The name Carson is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins, where it began as a surname before being used as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- CAR-suhn · 2 syllables
Carson Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,173
Recorded Births197
Rank#124
Recorded Births2,883
- Girls usage rose 153 places to #1,173 and recorded 24 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #124 and recorded 18 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.
What Does the Name Carson Mean?
Derived from a surname meaning “son of Carr,” where “Carr” may be a personal name or a word for marsh-dweller.
Origin: The name Carson is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins, where it began as a surname before being used as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Carson?
PronunciationCAR-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Carson?
- History
- Carson has been used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries; its use as a first name has increased in modern times.
Carson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 197 | #1,173 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,883 | #124 |
| 2024 | Girls | 173 | #1,326 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,901 | #124 |
| 2023 | Girls | 188 | #1,238 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,210 | #112 |
| 2022 | Girls | 170 | #1,367 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,408 | #110 |
| 2021 | Girls | 172 | #1,312 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,777 | #97 |
| 2020 | Girls | 202 | #1,159 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,196 | #84 |
| 2019 | Girls | 166 | #1,357 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,522 | #82 |
| 2018 | Girls | 207 | #1,162 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,259 | #70 |
| 2017 | Girls | 193 | #1,236 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,766 | #83 |
| 2016 | Girls | 186 | #1,291 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,931 | #81 |
| 2015 | Girls | 178 | #1,329 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,761 | #89 |
| 2014 | Girls | 173 | #1,352 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,625 | #91 |
When Was Carson 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.
2018 · Boys
5,259 recorded births
National rank #70
2008 · Boys
5,127 recorded births
National rank #89
2007 · Boys
5,120 recorded births
National rank #91
2010 · Boys
5,098 recorded births
National rank #82
Where Carson Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #36 | 36 |
| KY | #50 | 82 |
| NH | #52 | 25 |
| PA | #61 | 184 |
| OH | #73 | 153 |
| MI | #79 | 115 |
| AL | #79 | 62 |
| MS | #79 | 33 |