Carson

Boys

Best rank #70 (2018) · ranked in 14 years

First charting in 2008, Carson peaked at #70 in 2018.

It eased from #89 in 2008 to #97 in 2021.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

5,259 newborns received the name Carson in 2018, its peak year.

Carson was most popular around 2018, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820152021
  1. 2021973,777
  2. 2020844,196
  3. 2019824,522
  4. 2018705,259
  5. 2017834,766
  6. 2016814,931
  7. 2015894,761
  8. 2014914,625
  9. 2013904,540
  10. 2012874,597
  11. 2011854,927
  12. 2010825,098
  13. 2009884,997
  14. 2008895,127

Similar names

Names similar to Carson include Charlotte, Christopher, Christian, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Carson a popular name?
Carson reached a best rank of #70 in 2018 and has charted in 14 years.
Where does Carson rank now?
Carson does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Carson a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Carson most popular?
Carson peaked around 2018.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)