Carson is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2357 in 1996 with 4 recorded births. This places Carson in the bottom 37% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 157 births ranking #285. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 79,629 boys born was named Carson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Carson is a surname-style name meaning "son of Carr" or belonging to the Carson family-name line. Its popularity comes mainly from its smart modern sound and easy fit with other surname names.
The name entered first-name use through surname tradition and became especially popular in the United States. It feels current without sounding invented.