Carson
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller
Origin: Scottish/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #124 in 2025 with 2,883 babies born.
History: Carson is a Scottish and Irish surname meaning son of Carr, itself from a Norse root meaning marsh. It was popularized as a given name in the United States partly through frontier scout Kit Carson. It has grown steadily in popularity in the 21st century.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Carson? About 1 in 1,081 babies born in 2025 were named Carson, or roughly 8.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Carson
What does the name Carson mean?
Carson means “Son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller” from Scottish/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Carson?
Carson has Scottish/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller”.
How popular is Carson?
Carson ranked #124 in 2025 — given to 2,883 babies that year.
When was Carson most popular?
Carson peaked in 2018 with 5,259 babies registered that year.
Is Carson a boy or girl name?
Carson is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Carsons in registered births are male.
Is the name Carson rising or falling in popularity?
Carson has risen 1035 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1159 in 2020 to #124 in 2025.
How long has Carson been recorded?
Carson appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.