NAME PROFILE
Carson
Carson is of Scottish and English origin, meaning 'son of Carr' or 'son of the marsh-deller.' It has a modern, rugged appeal and conveys a sense of strength and reliability. The name evokes images of adventurous spirits and a connection to nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 140,887 |
| Gender | Male (91% / 9%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 23%VA — 22%TN — 20%PA — 18%GA — 17%
Notable People
Carson Daly (Television host, *The Voice*) · Carson Wentz (NFL quarterback) · Carson Kressley (Television personality, *Queer Eye*) · Carson Palmer (Former NFL quarterback) · Carson McCullers (Author, *The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter*)
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