Carson
Carson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษห.sษn/ ยท /หkษษน.sษn/
Meaning and origin of Carson
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Could originate from the Gaelic name "Carr" or "Carra", meaning "rock" or "fort," combined with "son", thus "son of Carr.".
How popular is Carson?
Since 1880, 8,113 girls and 132,774 boys in the U.S. have been named Carson (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #561 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #70 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #124 for boys, with 3,080 babies given the name.
Names similar to Carson
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Sibling name ideas for Carson
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Carson FAQ
What does the name Carson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. Could originate from the Gaelic name "Carr" or "Carra", meaning "rock" or "fort," combined with "son", thus "son of Carr.".
What is the origin of the name Carson?
Carson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Carson?
Since 1880, 8,113 girls and 132,774 boys in the U.S. have been named Carson (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #561 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #70 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #124 for boys, with 3,080 babies given the name.
Is Carson a boy or girl name?
Carson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 8,113 girls and 132,774 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.