Carson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1264 in 2010 with 189 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 447 births ranking #561. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 24.7%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 9,404 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.