Carson
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Son of Carr; Marshland
Background: The name Carson originates from a Scottish surname, derived from the place name Carrston, which translates to 'son of Carr.' In English contexts, it can also be linked to the term referring to 'marshland' or 'son of the marsh.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#255
Total births
137,777
Most popular decade
2010s
(149,385 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-32 ranks)
Years in Top 100
18
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
94.3% male
5.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #640
- Peak year
- 2018
- Peak year births
- 5,259
- Peak rank
- #70
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,890
- Recent rank
- #123
Female
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #3,240
- Peak year
- 1999
- Peak year births
- 447
- Peak rank
- #560
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 173
- Recent rank
- #1,320
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).