What does the name Carson mean?

The name Carson means "An old Scottish surname".

What is the origin of the name Carson?

Carson is a name of Scottish origin.

In 2023, 2,890 babies were named Carson in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Carson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 2,890 ↘

All-Time Total: 129,537

Peak Year: 2018

Carson is a Scottish surname turned first name. It means "son of Carr," with Carr possibly referring to a marsh or wetland.

Boy names closely related to Carson

Grayson Carter Silas Dalton Parker Wyatt Greyson Colton

Girl names closely related to Carson

Kinsley Harper Willow Lillian Addison Alivia Makenna Sadie

Names with similar meaning to Carson

Cason Karson Karsyn

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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