Carlson is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Carlson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3689
About the Name Carlson
Carlson is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 334 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2741 in 2007 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2007.
Carlson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Carlson
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Carlson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Carlson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Carlson is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 334 places over the last five years to #3689 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Carlson is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
5
UK babies named Carlson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 334 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Carlson
Likely around 1 other Carlson in the class
UK Popularity (2007–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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