Carson
boy name#124 in 2025Carson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #70 in 2018, ranks #124 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#124
rank today
#70
peak (2018)
2,883
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #635 |
| 1890s | #748 |
| 1900s | #651 |
| 1910s | #576 |
| 1920s | #619 |
| 1930s | #617 |
| 1940s | #604 |
| 1950s | #665 |
| 1960s | #811 |
| 1970s | #764 |
| 1980s | #592 |
| 1990s | #311 |
| 2000s | #97 |
| 2010s | #84 |
| 2020s | #109 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carson has been most popular in TX, PA, CA.
Living bearers
About 127,000 people named Carson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carson alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carson in 2025?
- Carson ranks #124 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,883 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carson most popular?
- Carson peaked in 2018, reaching #70 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carson with classmates?
- Carson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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