Baby Name Profile
Carson
Carson is a favorite, steadily climbing in popularity among our Baby Notebook families.
#96 all-timeScottish originMostly a boy's name (95%)gender neutral
What does Carson mean?
“son of Carr”
Carson is a name of Scottish origin.
Carson year by year
2026*
#23
2025
#119
2024
#100
2023
#111
2022
#99
2021
#105
2020
#86
2019
#92
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Famous people named Carson
- Johnny Carsoniconic late night talk show host
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