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Carson

male

Meaning

"Son of Carr"

Originally a Scottish and English surname, it is a patronymic form and has become common as a given name.

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Popularity History of Carson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#123Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#123

Carson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-11

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Carson Nicknames

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Sonny
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Carson

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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