Boy nameCurrently #6,212 in the USFalling
Carlson
//ˈkɑɹlsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20167 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Carlson's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Carlson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Carlson |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Carlson through the decades
- Carlson peaked in 2016, when 19 babies were named Carlson in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Carlson has risen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Carlson currently ranks #6,212 in the US and is cooling off.