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

Female
5.8%
Male
94.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.9 years old

Young (<30) 124,610
90.4%
Adult (30–60) 7,328
5.3%
Senior (>60) 5,839
4.2%

📈 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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