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Carson

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Carson was most popular in 2018, when 5,466 American babies were given the name — ranking #105 that year. In 2025 it ranked #204, with 3,080 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 140,887 people named Carson.

Most popular in2018
Rank that year#105
Births that year5,466
Total since 1880140,887

Carson over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Carson’s peak in 2018. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Scottish · a surname of uncertain origin

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org