Carlson
Carlson is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Son of Carl (free man).
Origin and history
Carlson is a surname of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, traditional meaning 'son of Carl'. In the United States, it is primarily used as a transferred surname given name for boys and remains relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
747 babies in the United States have been named Carlson since 1880. It ranks #3929 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- NY (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Nicknames
Carl, Carlie
Fun facts
- Carlson evolved into a first name following the popular English-language trend of using family surnames as given names.
- The element 'Carl' derives from Old Norse and Germanic words meaning 'free man'.