Carson

Carson is a unisex name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “rock.” In 2024 it was given to 3,063 babies in the United States.

Carson at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“rock”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑː.sən/

About the name Carson

Carson belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “rock” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Carson first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 137,777 babies since 1880, including 3,063 in 2024.

Carson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Carson in 2024
3,063
Total since 1880
137,777

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carson mean?

Carson means “rock” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Carson a boy or girl name?

Carson is a unisex name. In 2024, 3,063 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carson?

Carson comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Carson?

Carson is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 137,777 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Carson?

Carson is pronounced /ˈkɑː.sən/ (IPA).

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