Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Carson.
National Rank (2025)
#124
All-Time Peak Rank
#70 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
132,774
Unisex Distribution94.2% Boy / 5.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Carson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Carson
According to SSA data, Carson achieved its highest historical rank of #70 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 5,259 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 39.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 142 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Carson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-39.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,259Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
142Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:89
1890s:93
1900s:142
1910s:753
1920s:1,050
1930s:933
1940s:1,123
1950s:1,212
1960s:859
1970s:1,184
1980s:2,333
1990s:9,970
2000s:44,632
2010s:48,026
2020s:20,375
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCar-son
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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