Carson is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4598 in 2004 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 5 births ranking #2783. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 95,285 girls born was named Carson. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.