All about the name
Carson
Male
« Carson is an American given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Carse, meaning 'fortified place'. Traditionally a male name, it has also been used for females in recent years. It gained popularity as a boy's name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the U.S., with notable bearers including Carson Palmer and James Mattis. The name has also been used as a surname by families like the Carsons of Virginia during America's colonial period. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Carson is an American given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname "Carse", which means 'fortified place'. It was traditionally a male name but has also been used for females in recent years. Carson gained significant popularity as a boy's name during the late 20th century and early 21st century in the United States. Notable individuals with this first name include American football quarterback Carson Palmer, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and retired four-star General James Mattis (known by his nickname "Mad Dog"), and Canadian singer-songwriter Carsen Gray. The name Carson has also been used as a surname, with notable bearers including the Carson family of Virginia who were prominent in American history during the colonial period.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Carson since 1880
Total births
126,941
Total since 1880
Peak year
2018
5,258 births
in 2023
3,200
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+3%
→
vs previous 5 years