gender neutral
Carson
son of the marsh-dwellers
About Carson
Surnames-as-first-names have dominated recent naming trends, and this choice exemplifies why the pattern works so effectively. The strong opening consonant cluster provides masculinity and confidence, while the soft ending prevents harshness. Carson has achieved widespread recognition without becoming oversaturated, occupying that sweet spot of familiar-yet-distinctive. The name carries American frontier associations, suggesting independence and pioneering spirit. Its two syllables create balance and ease of use, while the -son ending connects to traditional patronymic naming patterns. Carson works professionally across all industries and suits various personality types. The name offers nickname potential with "Cars" while standing perfectly well on its own. It represents classic American naming with contemporary appeal.
Popularity of the Name Carson
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #644 | ||||
| 1881 | #801 | ||||
| 1882 | #495 | ||||
| 1884 | #525 | ||||
| 1885 | #654 | ||||
| 1886 | #709 | ||||
| 1887 | #463 | ||||
| 1888 | #711 | ||||
| 1889 | #809 | ||||
| 1890 | #756 | ||||
| 1891 | #778 | ||||
| 1892 | #607 | ||||
| 1894 | #599 | ||||
| 1895 | #698 | ||||
| 1896 | #836 | ||||
| 1898 | #525 | ||||
| 1899 | #669 | ||||
| 1900 | #627 | ||||
| 1901 | #641 | ||||
| 1902 | #525 | ||||
| 1903 | #601 | ||||
| 1904 | #768 | ||||
| 1905 | #705 | ||||
| 1906 | #681 | ||||
| 1907 | #674 | ||||
| 1908 | #787 | ||||
| 1909 | #558 | ||||
| 1910 | #582 | ||||
| 1911 | #482 | ||||
| 1912 | #611 | ||||
| 1913 | #652 | ||||
| 1914 | #500 | ||||
| 1915 | #583 | ||||
| 1916 | #540 | ||||
| 1917 | #624 | ||||
| 1918 | #605 | ||||
| 1919 | #594 | ||||
| 1920 | #632 | ||||
| 1921 | #656 | ||||
| 1922 | #586 | ||||
| 1923 | #611 | ||||
| 1924 | #549 | ||||
| 1925 | #617 | ||||
| 1926 | #586 | ||||
| 1927 | #609 | ||||
| 1928 | #608 | ||||
| 1929 | #744 | ||||
| 1930 | #584 | ||||
| 1931 | #638 | ||||
| 1932 | #560 | ||||
| 1933 | #722 | ||||
| 1934 | #658 | ||||
| 1935 | #648 | ||||
| 1936 | #618 | ||||
| 1937 | #579 | ||||
| 1938 | #642 | ||||
| 1939 | #531 | ||||
| 1940 | #577 | ||||
| 1941 | #609 | ||||
| 1942 | #580 | ||||
| 1943 | #572 | ||||
| 1944 | #746 | ||||
| 1945 | #611 | ||||
| 1946 | #557 | ||||
| 1947 | #584 | ||||
| 1948 | #625 | ||||
| 1949 | #586 | ||||
| 1950 | #625 | ||||
| 1951 | #558 | ||||
| 1952 | #637 | ||||
| 1953 | #610 | ||||
| 1954 | #631 | ||||
| 1955 | #653 | ||||
| 1956 | #693 | ||||
| 1957 | #719 | ||||
| 1958 | #739 | ||||
| 1959 | #772 | ||||
| 1960 | #804 | ||||
| 1961 | #749 | ||||
| 1962 | #823 | ||||
| 1963 | #813 | ||||
| 1964 | #816 | ||||
| 1965 | #786 | ||||
| 1966 | #821 | ||||
| 1967 | #849 | ||||
| 1968 | #796 | ||||
| 1969 | #856 | ||||
| 1970 | #798 | ||||
| 1971 | #887 | ||||
| 1972 | #788 | ||||
| 1973 | #790 | ||||
| 1974 | #786 | ||||
| 1975 | #750 | ||||
| 1976 | #701 | ||||
| 1977 | #737 | ||||
| 1978 | #717 | ||||
| 1979 | #689 | ||||
| 1980 | #697 | ||||
| 1981 | #675 | ||||
| 1982 | #633 | ||||
| 1983 | #627 | ||||
| 1984 | #571 | ||||
| 1985 | #548 | ||||
| 1986 | #561 | ||||
| 1987 | #574 | ||||
| 1988 | #547 | ||||
| 1989 | #490 | ||||
| 1990 | #455 | ||||
| 1991 | #421 | #233 | |||
| 1992 | #358 | #251 | |||
| 1993 | #346 | #215 | |||
| 1994 | #314 | #237 | |||
| 1995 | #297 | #198 | |||
| 1996 | #275 | #201 | |||
| 1997 | #268 | #190 | |||
| 1998 | #218 | #204 | |||
| 1999 | #156 | #159 | |||
| 2000 | #119 | #117 | |||
| 2001 | #95 | #938 | #81 | ||
| 2002 | #105 | #859 | #87 | ||
| 2003 | #89 | #873 | #83 | ||
| 2004 | #101 | #770 | #527 | #92 | |
| 2005 | #101 | #625 | #88 | ||
| 2006 | #87 | #545 | #388 | #81 | |
| 2007 | #91 | #476 | #76 | ||
| 2008 | #89 | #477 | #720 | #81 | |
| 2009 | #88 | #414 | #83 | ||
| 2010 | #82 | #387 | #452 | #82 | |
| 2011 | #85 | #348 | #634 | #94 | |
| 2012 | #87 | #276 | #333 | #464 | #90 |
| 2013 | #90 | #299 | #371 | #547 | #116 |
| 2014 | #91 | #276 | #328 | #316 | #105 |
| 2015 | #89 | #288 | #253 | #296 | #123 |
| 2016 | #81 | #282 | #309 | #284 | #110 |
| 2017 | #83 | #277 | #252 | #394 | #136 |
| 2018 | #70 | #272 | #230 | #225 | #117 |
| 2019 | #82 | #248 | #263 | #364 | #114 |
| 2020 | #84 | #255 | #192 | #396 | #127 |
| 2021 | #97 | #228 | #222 | #272 | #185 |
| 2022 | #110 | #235 | #309 | #337 | #179 |
| 2023 | #112 | #264 | #238 | #183 | |
| 2024 | #124 | #263 | #423 | #319 | #196 |
| 2025 | #124 | #313 | #272 | #278 | #207 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Carson
Names Similar to Carson
Nicknames for Carson
- Car
- Sonny
- Cass
Famous People Named Carson
| Carson Wentz | American football player |
| Carson Daly | TV host |
| Carson McCullers | American writer |
| Carson Palmer | American football player |
| Carson Kressley | TV personality |
| Carson Huey-You | youngest student to attend Texas Christian University |
| Carson Foster | American swimmer |
| Carson Robison | American country musician |
| Carson Smith | American baseball player |
| Carson Short | American sprint car driver |
| Carson Meyer | American ice hockey player |
| Carson Soucy | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Carson Taylor | American baseball player |
| Carson Blair | American baseball player |
| Carson High School | American football team |
| Carson Jones | British boxer |
| Carson Kelly | American baseball player |
| Carson Atherley | Bermudian cricketer |
Characters Named Carson
| Carson Beckett | Stargate Atlantis |
| Carson Phillips | Struck by Lightning |
| Carson Wheetly | Friday Night Lights |
| Carson Desrosiers | Eastbound & Down |
| Carson Cressley | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
| Carson Daly | American Dad! |
| Carson Wyler | Port Charles |
| Carson Gibson | Dynasty |
| Carson Block | Blue Bloods |