Carson
Carson is a distinctive choice, ranked #401 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Carson in their class.
About the Name Carson
Carson has held its ground, ranked #401 in 2025 and never far from its best of #285 in 2022 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Carson is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Carson in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #123, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Carson
- Johnnie Carson — Johnnie Carson is an American diplomat who has served as United States Ambassador to several African nations.
- Carson Pickett — Carson Leighann Pickett is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left back for Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
- Edward Carson — Edward Henry Carson, Baron Carson, PC, PC (Ire), KC, from 1900 to 1921 known as Sir Edward Carson, was an Irish unionist politician, barrister and judge, who was the Attorney General and Solicitor General for England, Wales and Ireland, as well as the First…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Carson
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Carson
Almost certainly the only Carson in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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