Carson Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Carson City, the capital of Nevada, was named after Kit Carson.

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A Deep Dive

Carson Overview

Meaning

Son of Carr, son of the marsh dwellers

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish, Irish

Etymology

Derived from a Scottish surname meaning “son of Carr.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːr.sən/

Popularity

Carson is a popular name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. Recently, Carson has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Traditional, Cool, Cute

Associated Traits

Strong, adventurous, dependable, intelligent
A Deep Dive

Carson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Karson, Karsen, Karsyn, Carsen, Karsten, Cason, Carsten, Kason

Common Nicknames

Car, Sonny, Cars, Rony, Cass

Diminutives

Cary, Caz, Ron, C.J., Cas

Famous People

  • Carson Daly
    (American Television Host)
  • Carson Palmer
    (American Football Player)
  • Carson McCullers
    (American Author)
  • Carson Wentz
    (American Football Player)
  • Carson Kressley
    (American Television Personality)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Carson Phillips
    ("Struck by Lightning," Film)
  • "Carson"
    (Song by Drive-By Truckers)
  • Carson Beckett
    ("Stargate Atlantis," TV Series)
  • Carson Drew
    ("Nancy Drew," Book Series)
  • Carson Wells
    ("No Country for Old Men," Novel)

Places

  • Carson City
    (Nevada, USA)
  • Carson Park
    (California, USA)
  • Carson River
    (Nevada, USA)
  • Carson Beach
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Carson Pass
    (California, USA)
  • Carson Lake
    (Manitoba, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Carson?

Carson means “son of the marsh-dwellers” or “son of Carr.” Commonly linked to a person who is adventurous and resilient, embodying qualities of strength and determination.

What Is the Origin of The Name Carson?

Carson has Scottish and Irish origins. It is derived from a Gaelic surname meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers” or “son of Carr.” Historically used as a surname, Carson became popular as a given name in the English-speaking world, especially in the United States.

Carson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Carson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#972021#1102022#1112023
Top 3 Rankings#702018#812016#822010

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Carson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023111
(-1 from 2022)
3200
(-205 from 2022)
0.17475
2022110
(-13 from 2021)
3405
(-360 from 2021)
0.18180
202197
(-13 from 2020)
3765
(-424 from 2020)
0.20095
202084
(-2 from 2019)
4189
(-330 from 2019)
0.22647
201982
(-12 from 2018)
4519
(-739 from 2018)
0.23515
201870
(+13 from 2017)
5258
(+495 from 2017)
0.27051
201783
(-2 from 2016)
4763
(-167 from 2016)
0.24066
201681
(+8 from 2015)
4930
(+173 from 2015)
0.24338
201589
(+2 from 2014)
4757
(+133 from 2014)
0.23268
201491
(-1 from 2013)
4624
(+86 from 2013)
0.22565
201390
(-3 from 2012)
4538
(-59 from 2012)
0.22458
201287
(-2 from 2011)
4597
(-330 from 2011)
0.22654
201185
(-3 from 2010)
4927
(-171 from 2010)
0.24254
201082
(+5 from 2009)
5098
(+101 from 2009)
0.24815
200987
(+2 from 2008)
4997
(-128 from 2008)
0.23561
200889
(+2 from 2007)
5125
(+5 from 2007)
0.23505
200791
(-4 from 2006)
5120
(+108 from 2006)
0.23114
200687
(+14 from 2005)
5012
(+658 from 2005)
0.22861
2005101
No change from 2004
4354
(-25 from 2004)
0.20467
2004101
(-12 from 2003)
4379
(-482 from 2003)
0.20721
200389
(+16 from 2002)
4861
(+1261 from 2002)
0.23135
2002105
(-10 from 2001)
3600
(-342 from 2001)
0.17419
200195
(+24 from 2000)
3942
(+703 from 2000)
0.19058
2000119
(+37 from 1999)
3239
(+892 from 1999)
0.15510
1999156
(+62 from 1998)
2347
(+876 from 1998)
0.11511
1998218
(+50 from 1997)
1471
(+424 from 1997)
0.07255
1997268
(+7 from 1996)
1047
(+37 from 1996)
0.05241
1996275
(+22 from 1995)
1010
(+117 from 1995)
0.05041
1995297
(+17 from 1994)
893
(+60 from 1994)
0.04440
1994314
(+32 from 1993)
833
(+134 from 1993)
0.04087
1993346
(+11 from 1992)
699
(+36 from 1992)
0.03384
1992357
(+64 from 1991)
663
(+126 from 1991)
0.03158
1991421
(+35 from 1990)
537
(+66 from 1990)
0.02533
1990456
(+34 from 1989)
471
(+94 from 1989)
0.02189
1989490
(+57 from 1988)
377
(+94 from 1988)
0.01799
1988547
(+25 from 1987)
283
(+32 from 1987)
0.01413
1987572
(-11 from 1986)
251
(-1 from 1986)
0.01287
1986561
(-12 from 1985)
252
(-3 from 1985)
0.01311
1985549
(+22 from 1984)
255
(+34 from 1984)
0.01325
1984571
(+55 from 1983)
221
(+36 from 1983)
0.01178
1983626
(+6 from 1982)
185
(-4 from 1982)
0.00993
1982632
(+44 from 1981)
189
(+26 from 1981)
0.01001
1981676
(+20 from 1980)
163
(+7 from 1980)
0.00875
1980696
(-6 from 1979)
156
(+3 from 1979)
0.00841
1979690
(+27 from 1978)
153
(+16 from 1978)
0.00854
1978717
(+20 from 1977)
137
(+2 from 1977)
0.00802
1977737
(-36 from 1976)
135
(-5 from 1976)
0.00790
1976701
(+49 from 1975)
140
(+17 from 1975)
0.00858
1975750
(+36 from 1974)
123
(+20 from 1974)
0.00758
1974786
(+2 from 1973)
103
(+2 from 1973)
0.00632
1973788
(-5 from 1972)
101
(-3 from 1972)
0.00626
1972783
(+103 from 1971)
104
(+20 from 1971)
0.00621
1971886
(-88 from 1970)
84
(-20 from 1970)
0.00462
1970798
(+54 from 1969)
104
(+23 from 1969)
0.00546
1969852
(-58 from 1968)
81
(-6 from 1968)
0.00443
1968794
(+54 from 1967)
87
(+16 from 1967)
0.00490
1967848
(-28 from 1966)
71
(-8 from 1966)
0.00399
1966820
(-34 from 1965)
79
(-10 from 1965)
0.00435
1965786
(+29 from 1964)
89
(+4 from 1964)
0.00470
1964815
(-1 from 1963)
85
(-2 from 1963)
0.00419
1963814
(+9 from 1962)
87
(+2 from 1962)
0.00421
1962823
(-75 from 1961)
85
(-21 from 1961)
0.00404
1961748
(+56 from 1960)
106
(+16 from 1960)
0.00491
1960804
(-32 from 1959)
90
(-8 from 1959)
0.00416
1959772
(-31 from 1958)
98
(-1 from 1958)
0.00452
1958741
(-19 from 1957)
99
(-8 from 1957)
0.00459
1957722
(-28 from 1956)
107
(-6 from 1956)
0.00489
1956694
(-40 from 1955)
113
(-13 from 1955)
0.00527
1955654
(-22 from 1954)
126
(-10 from 1954)
0.00603
1954632
(-21 from 1953)
136
(-5 from 1953)
0.00657
1953611
(+27 from 1952)
141
(+20 from 1952)
0.00704
1952638
(-82 from 1951)
121
(-30 from 1951)
0.00613
1951556
(+70 from 1950)
151
(+31 from 1950)
0.00790
1950626
(-41 from 1949)
120
(-13 from 1949)
0.00660
1949585
(+41 from 1948)
133
(+16 from 1948)
0.00738
1948626
(-42 from 1947)
117
(-18 from 1947)
0.00656
1947584
(-28 from 1946)
135
(+4 from 1946)
0.00727
1946556
(+54 from 1945)
131
(+33 from 1945)
0.00794
1945610
(+135 from 1944)
98
(+29 from 1944)
0.00715
1944745
(-173 from 1943)
69
(-53 from 1943)
0.00497
1943572
(+8 from 1942)
122
(+7 from 1942)
0.00839
1942580
(+29 from 1941)
115
(+18 from 1941)
0.00817
1941609
(-33 from 1940)
97
(-9 from 1940)
0.00773
1940576
(-46 from 1939)
106
(-11 from 1939)
0.00894
1939530
(+110 from 1938)
117
(+30 from 1938)
0.01032
1938640
(-61 from 1937)
87
(-12 from 1937)
0.00766
1937579
(+38 from 1936)
99
(+10 from 1936)
0.00905
1936617
(+30 from 1935)
89
(+5 from 1935)
0.00836
1935647
(+10 from 1934)
84
No change from 1934
0.00785
1934657
(+64 from 1933)
84
(+13 from 1933)
0.00791
1933721
(-161 from 1932)
71
(-40 from 1932)
0.00696
1932560
(+78 from 1931)
111
(+25 from 1931)
0.01033
1931638
(-54 from 1930)
86
(-19 from 1930)
0.00804
1930584
(+158 from 1929)
105
(+33 from 1929)
0.00930
1929742
(-134 from 1928)
72
(-29 from 1928)
0.00650
1928608
(-1 from 1927)
101
(-4 from 1927)
0.00885
1927607
(-22 from 1926)
105
(-8 from 1926)
0.00904
1926585
(+32 from 1925)
113
(+10 from 1925)
0.00987
1925617
(-70 from 1924)
103
(-29 from 1924)
0.00895
1924547
(+63 from 1923)
132
(+24 from 1923)
0.01129
1923610
(-24 from 1922)
108
(-12 from 1922)
0.00954
1922586
(+70 from 1921)
120
(+23 from 1921)
0.01066
1921656
(-26 from 1920)
97
(-2 from 1920)
0.00852
1920630
(-37 from 1919)
99
(-4 from 1919)
0.00899
1919593
(+11 from 1918)
103
No change from 1918
0.01014
1918604
(+19 from 1917)
103
(+13 from 1917)
0.00982
1917623
(-83 from 1916)
90
(-23 from 1916)
0.00938
1916540
(+43 from 1915)
113
(+18 from 1915)
0.01224
1915583
(-83 from 1914)
95
(-1 from 1914)
0.01078
1914500
(+148 from 1913)
96
(+49 from 1913)
0.01405
1913648
(-40 from 1912)
47
(+2 from 1912)
0.00876
1912608
(-127 from 1911)
45
(+8 from 1911)
0.00997
1911481
(+101 from 1910)
37
(+13 from 1910)
0.01533
1910582
(-24 from 1909)
24
(+2 from 1909)
0.01151
1909558
(+221 from 1908)
22
(+10 from 1908)
0.01244
1908779
(-115 from 1907)
12
(-3 from 1907)
0.00721
1907664
(+10 from 1906)
15
(+2 from 1906)
0.00946
1906674
(+25 from 1905)
13
(+1 from 1905)
0.00902
1905699
(+61 from 1904)
12
(+2 from 1904)
0.00838
1904760
(-165 from 1903)
10
(-4 from 1903)
0.00722
1903595
(-74 from 1902)
14
(-3 from 1902)
0.01083
1902521
(+116 from 1901)
17
(+6 from 1901)
0.01281
1901637
(-14 from 1900)
11
(-5 from 1900)
0.00952
1900623
(+38 from 1899)
16
(+6 from 1899)
0.00987
1899661
(-138 from 1898)
10
(-6 from 1898)
0.00868
1898523
(+534 from 1897)
16
(+11 from 1897)
0.01211
18971057
(-231 from 1896)
5
(-3 from 1896)
0.00410
1896826
(-141 from 1895)
8
(-2 from 1895)
0.00620
1895685
(-91 from 1894)
10
(-2 from 1894)
0.00790
1894594
(+441 from 1893)
12
(+7 from 1893)
0.00961
18931035
(-438 from 1892)
5
(-7 from 1892)
0.00413
1892597
(+169 from 1891)
12
(+5 from 1891)
0.00913
1891766
(-27 from 1890)
7
(-1 from 1890)
0.00641
1890739
(+50 from 1889)
8
(+1 from 1889)
0.00668
1889789
(-85 from 1888)
7
(-2 from 1888)
0.00588
1888704
(-243 from 1887)
9
(-5 from 1887)
0.00693
1887461
(+233 from 1886)
14
(+6 from 1886)
0.01281
1886694
(-53 from 1885)
8
(-1 from 1885)
0.00672
1885641
(-121 from 1884)
9
(-4 from 1884)
0.00776
1884520
(-31 from 1882)
13
(-1 from 1882)
0.01059
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882489
(+292 from 1881)
14
(+8 from 1881)
0.01147
1881781
(-141 from 1880)
6
(-3 from 1880)
0.00554
1880640
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00760

American States Popularity Rankings for Carson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1382021#1492022#1552023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1862021#2142022#2262023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#512021#612022#652023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#732021#862022#912023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1032021#1152022#1472023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#692021#912022#722023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#922021#1042022#932023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#682021#772022#682023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#642021#712022#592023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#732021#812022#932023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1262021#1482022#1362023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#642021#882022#882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#972021#1012022#1092023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#942021#1422022#1282023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#852021#852022#1052023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1272021#1392022#1452023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#362021#462022#452023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#762021#802022#662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#432021#562022#712023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1042021#772022#802023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#642021#682022#942023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1022021#742022#722023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1052021#1412022#1562023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#692021#852022#1042023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#752021#652022#1242023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1072021#1162022#1162023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#862021#1182022#1412023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#792021#1282022#1322023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#712021#582022#1072023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#972021#1132022#932023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#382021#442022#452023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#752021#982022#1142023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#742021#722022#932023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#412021#432022#182023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2052021#1892022#2212023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1282021#1462022#1132023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1872021#1672022#1732023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#722021#812022#872023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1272021#1142022#542023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#562021#1072022#1462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1382021#1212022#1452023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#442021#272022#1072023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1472021#1882022#1752023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1022021#1112022#902023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1042021#692022#732023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1002021#672022#1402023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#942020#442021#422022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#692020#602021#532023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1152021#1202022#1522023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#852020#1942022#1132023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2492015#2442017#1752018

Popularity Rankings for Carson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#662021#912022#1032023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1502021#2342022#1812023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1752021#1732022#2202023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1922020#2302021#3092022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2792021#3492022#2432023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3442019#3112020#3052021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4772019#9602020#7082021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Carson a Name for Boys or Girls?

Carson works well for boys because of its classic and robust feel, often associated with strength and determination.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Carson

Carson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Carson Daly (Television Host, born 1973): An American television host and radio personality known for hosting "Total Request Live" on MTV and "The Voice."
  • Carson Palmer (Football Player, born 1979): A former American professional football quarterback who played in the NFL, primarily for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Carson McCullers (Author, 1917–1967): An American novelist, playwright, and short story writer known for her works "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" and "The Member of the Wedding."
  • Carson Wentz (Football Player, born 1992): An American professional football quarterback who has played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Carson Kressley (Television Personality, born 1969): An American television personality, actor, and designer known for his role on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."
  • Carson Phillips ("Struck by Lightning," 2012 Film): A high school student who blackmails his peers into contributing to his literary magazine.
  • "Carson" (2005 Song by Drive-By Truckers): A rock song reflecting on themes of Southern life and culture.
  • Carson Beckett ("Stargate Atlantis," 2004 TV Series): The chief medical officer of the Atlantis expedition with a strong moral compass.
  • Carson Drew ("Nancy Drew," 1930 Book Series): The supportive and intelligent father of teenage detective Nancy Drew.
  • Carson Wells ("No Country for Old Men," 2005 Novel by Cormac McCarthy): A skilled bounty hunter involved in the pursuit of a drug deal gone wrong.
  • Carson Daly ("TRL," 1998 TV Series): The charismatic host of MTV's Total Request Live, a popular music video countdown show.
  • Carson McCullers ("The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter," 1940 Novel): An acclaimed novel exploring themes of loneliness and human connection in a small Southern town.
  • Carson "Skeeter" Phelan ("The Help," 2009 Novel by Kathryn Stockett): A young writer who documents the lives of African American maids in the 1960s South.
  • Carson ("Carson Nation," 2011 TV Series): A reality show following Carson Kressley as he travels across America to help people improve their lives.
  • Carson Tate ("Carson Tate," 2016 Album): An album by the folk singer Carson Tate, featuring introspective and soulful tracks.
  • Carson City (Nevada, USA): The capital city of Nevada, known for its rich history and proximity to Lake Tahoe.
  • Carson Park (California, USA): A public park in Carson, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Carson River (Nevada, USA): A river in Nevada known for its scenic beauty and opportunities for fishing and kayaking.
  • Carson Beach (Massachusetts, USA): A popular beach in South Boston known for its scenic waterfront and recreational activities.
  • Carson Pass (California, USA): A mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada, known for its hiking trails and stunning views.
  • Carson Lake (Manitoba, Canada): A lake in Manitoba known for its tranquil environment and fishing opportunities.
  • Carson Park (Wisconsin, USA): A historic park in Eau Claire known for its baseball stadium and scenic views.
  • Carson National Forest (New Mexico, USA): A national forest known for its diverse ecosystems and recreational activities like hiking and camping.
  • Carson Hot Springs (Nevada, USA): A natural hot springs resort known for its therapeutic waters and relaxation opportunities.
  • Carson Hill (California, USA): A historic mining town known for its gold mining history and scenic location.

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In conclusion, Carson is a name that beautifully blends tradition and modernity. It’s a strong, timeless choice for your baby boy. Considering Carson? Let’s chat about it!
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