Carson Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCAR-sun / /ˈkɑːrsən/Scottish; Irish
Meaning
Scottish: 'son of the marsh'; Irish: 'descendant of the marshy place'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carson has Scottish and Irish roots, often associated with geographical features. It gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century. The name has been used both as a surname and a given name, reflecting its versatility. Its rise in popularity can be attributed to cultural influences in media and celebrity naming trends.
Trend Summary
Carson has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karson
- Karsen
International Variants
- Carson (English)
Famous people named Carson
Carson Daly is an American television host and producer known for his work on 'The Voice' and 'Total Request Live'.
Carson Wentz is an American football quarterback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts.
Carson Kressley is an American television personality and designer, recognized for his role on 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'.
Carson McCullers was an American author known for her novels such as 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter'.
Fictional characters named Carson
Carson Beckett is a character in the television series 'Stargate Atlantis', serving as a medical doctor.
Carson Phillips is a character in the film 'Struck by Lightning', portrayed as a high school student with ambitions.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carson was first seen in the United States in 1880. Carson has ranked as high as #103 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Carson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carson (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 216 | |
PA | 181 | |
CA | 169 | |
OH | 149 | |
FL | 144 | |
NY | 122 | |
GA | 117 | |
MI | 113 | |
NC | 109 | |
TN | 102 | |
IN | 86 | |
VA | 84 | |
KY | 83 | |
IL | 79 | |
MO | 70 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 9 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 14 |
1884 | 13 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 8 |
1887 | 14 |
1888 | 9 |
1889 | 7 |
1890 | 8 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 5 |
1894 | 12 |
1895 | 10 |
1896 | 8 |
1897 | 5 |
1898 | 16 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 17 |
1903 | 14 |
1904 | 10 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 13 |
1907 | 15 |
1908 | 12 |
1909 | 22 |
1910 | 24 |
1911 | 37 |
1912 | 45 |
1913 | 47 |
1914 | 96 |
1915 | 95 |
1916 | 113 |
1917 | 90 |
1918 | 103 |
1919 | 103 |
1920 | 99 |
1921 | 97 |
1922 | 120 |
1923 | 108 |
1924 | 132 |
1925 | 103 |
1926 | 113 |
1927 | 105 |
1928 | 101 |
1929 | 72 |
1930 | 105 |
1931 | 86 |
1932 | 111 |
1933 | 71 |
1934 | 84 |
1935 | 84 |
1936 | 89 |
1937 | 99 |
1938 | 87 |
1939 | 117 |
1940 | 106 |
1941 | 97 |
1942 | 115 |
1943 | 122 |
1944 | 69 |
1945 | 98 |
1946 | 131 |
1947 | 135 |
1948 | 117 |
1949 | 133 |
1950 | 120 |
1951 | 151 |
1952 | 121 |
1953 | 141 |
1954 | 136 |
1955 | 126 |
1956 | 113 |
1957 | 107 |
1958 | 99 |
1959 | 98 |
1960 | 90 |
1961 | 106 |
1962 | 85 |
1963 | 87 |
1964 | 85 |
1965 | 89 |
1966 | 79 |
1967 | 71 |
1968 | 87 |
1969 | 80 |
1970 | 104 |
1971 | 84 |
1972 | 104 |
1973 | 101 |
1974 | 103 |
1975 | 123 |
1976 | 140 |
1977 | 135 |
1978 | 137 |
1979 | 154 |
1980 | 156 |
1981 | 164 |
1982 | 189 |
1983 | 185 |
1984 | 221 |
1985 | 256 |
1986 | 252 |
1987 | 250 |
1988 | 283 |
1989 | 377 |
1990 | 471 |
1991 | 537 |
1992 | 663 |
1993 | 699 |
1994 | 833 |
1995 | 893 |
1996 | 1,010 |
1997 | 1,047 |
1998 | 1,471 |
1999 | 2,347 |
2000 | 3,239 |
2001 | 3,942 |
2002 | 3,600 |
2003 | 4,861 |
2004 | 4,379 |
2005 | 4,354 |
2006 | 5,012 |
2007 | 5,120 |
2008 | 5,127 |
2009 | 4,997 |
2010 | 5,098 |
2011 | 4,927 |
2012 | 4,597 |
2013 | 4,538 |
2014 | 4,624 |
2015 | 4,760 |
2016 | 4,931 |
2017 | 4,765 |
2018 | 5,259 |
2019 | 4,520 |
2020 | 4,193 |
2021 | 3,769 |
2022 | 3,407 |
2023 | 3,209 |
2024 | 2,890 |