Carson
Peaked at #70 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Carson has been recorded 6% of the time for girls and 94% of the time for boys.
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Carson — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#561
in 1999
Current rank
#1322
in 2024
Years tracked
66
1947–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1947, Carson reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #561 nationally with 447 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1351 (2014) to #1322 (2024) — a 2% improvement.
As of 2024, Carson ranks #1322 nationally for girls, with 173 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,322 | 173 |
| 2023 | #1,239 | 188 |
| 2022 | #1,368 | 170 |
| 2021 | #1,311 | 172 |
| 2020 | #1,159 | 202 |
| 2019 | #1,360 | 166 |
| 2018 | #1,163 | 207 |
| 2017 | #1,237 | 193 |
Carson — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#70
in 2018
Current rank
#123
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Carson reached its peak popularity for boys in 2018, ranking #70 nationally with 5,259 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #91 (2014) to #123 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Carson ranks #123 nationally for boys, with 2,890 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #123 | 2,890 |
| 2023 | #112 | 3,209 |
| 2022 | #110 | 3,407 |
| 2021 | #97 | 3,769 |
| 2020 | #84 | 4,193 |
| 2019 | #82 | 4,520 |
| 2018 | #70 | 5,259 |
| 2017 | #83 | 4,765 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Carson most popular?
Carson was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #70 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Carson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Carson?
At least 137,777 babies have been recorded with the name Carson in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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