Carson
Scottish boy's name meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- son of the marsh-dwellers
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #111
- Born in 2023
- 3,209
Meaning & origin
Carson is a Scottish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dwellers'. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Carson ranked #111 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,209 US boys were given the name Carson.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #70 in 2018
“Unranked” means Carson was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Carson: frequently asked questions
What does the name Carson mean?
Carson is a Scottish name meaning "son of the marsh-dwellers". Carson is a Scottish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dwellers'. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Where does the name Carson come from?
Carson is of Scottish origin. Carson is a Scottish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dwellers'. The frontiersman Kit Carson boosted it.
Is Carson a boy or a girl name?
Carson is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Carson?
In 2023, 3,209 US boys were given the name Carson.
Is Carson a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Carson ranked #111 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.