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Carlson

male

Meaning

"Son of Carl"

Patronymic surname meaning son of Carl, sometimes used as a given name in English-speaking regions.

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Popularity History of Carlson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6212Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Carlson did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Carlson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Carlson.

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Carie
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Carl
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Baby Name Lists That Include Carlson

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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