How Many People Are Named Carson?
137,777
people in the United States are named Carson
1 in 2,431 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#544
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0411%
Of US population
Peak Year
2018
5,466 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
KAHR-sən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a Scottish surname of uncertain meaning. A famous bearer of the surname was the American scout Kit Carson (1809-1868).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 17.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
10,562
California
8,743
Ohio
7,219
North Carolina
6,390
Georgia
5,657
Florida
5,484
Pennsylvania
5,262
Michigan
4,778
Tennessee
4,773
Indiana
4,071
💡 Fun Facts About "Carson"
- 3,063 babies were named Carson in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2018
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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