How Popular (or Rare) was Carson in 2012?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#367
2012 Rank
115
2012 Births
#285
Best Rank (2022)
157
Peak Year (2022)
2,226
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,030
Rarity Factor (2012)

📊 The Carson Story

Carson is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #367 in 2012 with 115 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 157 births ranking #285. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,775.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 3,030 boys born was named Carson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish and northern English surname  |  Meaning: son of Carr or Carson surname use

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.

Did you know?Carson sits neatly between older patronymic names and newer polished surname-style boys' names.
Similar namesBryson, Cameron, Carter, Colson, Hudson

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