Carson
Carson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Carr (marsh-dweller).
Origin and history
Carson is an English and Scottish surname turned given name, traditionally meaning 'son of Carr'. The element Carr derives from Old Norse kjarr, referring to a marsh or bog. It gained steady popularity in the United States as a masculine given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
132,774 babies in the United States have been named Carson since 1880. It ranks #253 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #108.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.8 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 89 |
| 1890-1900 | 93 |
| 1900-1910 | 142 |
| 1910-1920 | 753 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,050 |
| 1930-1940 | 933 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,123 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,212 |
| 1960-1970 | 859 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,184 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,333 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,970 |
| 2000-2010 | 44,632 |
| 2010-2019 | 48,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,375 |
Famous people named Carson
- Carson Daly: Television host, Radio personality
- Carson Wentz: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- Carson transitioned from a traditional Scottish and Irish surname into a popular first name in North America.
- The root word 'Carr' stems from the Old Norse 'kjarr', meaning brushwood or swamp.