Carson
Carson is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Carr, or son of the marsh dwellers.
Origin and history
Carson originated as a Scottish and English surname, traditionally meaning 'son of Carr' or 'son of the marsh dwellers.' Though historically more common for boys, it has been steadily used as a feminine given name in the United States over recent decades. It fits well into the popular trend of using unisex surnames as modern given names.
Popularity in the United States
8,113 babies in the United States have been named Carson since 1880. It ranks #1852 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1148.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.6 %)
- NC (12.1 %)
- GA (10.8 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 236 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,244 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,554 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,776 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,102 |
Famous people named Carson
- Carson McCullers: Author, Novelist
- Carson Kressley: Television personality, Stylist
Fun facts
- Carson follows a long-standing U.S. naming tradition of adopting patronymic surnames as unisex given names.
- Famous American author Carson McCullers helped bring visibility to Carson as a female given name in the 20th century.