Carson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1311 in 2021 with 172 recorded births. This places Carson in the top 7% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 447 births ranking #561. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 31.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 9,533 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.