Origin, Meaning, And History Of Carson
Carson has Scottish-Irish origins. The name is a combination of Galloway Scottish and Northern Irish and translates to the meaning of ‘son of marsh dwellers’ or ‘son of Carr.’ It is also considered a local or habitational name of a small place called Carsan or Acarson in Southern Scotland. As a Scottish surname, it is possible that the name is a version of Curzon.
The name gained more popularity in the early 1800s with the mention of American scout Christopher Carson, who was known as Kit Carson. His biographies, stories, and news articles about him were published all across the east, making the name familiar to the majority of households in the USA. The name is flexible and applicable for both girls and boys, and its usage has been increasing in the past few years.
Carson is a versatile name with many variants. For instance, it can be spelled as Karson, Karlson, Careson, Kieran, and Casen. Car, Son and Sonny are some nicknames for Carson.
The name also appears in the fictional world, such as in Swedish author Astrid Lindgren’s children’s book series which has a character by the nameKarlsson on the Roof. In addition, the name appears in the 2009 movie ‘The Ben Carson Story’ based on the former neurosurgeon and US secretaryBen Carson’slife journey. It also appears in one of the DC Comic Brave and the Bold, where Carson enjoys exploring and learning new things about caves. Furthermore, ‘The Walking Dead’ TV series has the character Emmet Carson, who is a doctor in The Sanctuary.
The 2007 film No Country for Old Men has Woody Harrelson playing the character ofCarson Wells,a hired operative who eventually gets killed by the main antagonist Anton Chigurh. There isDr. Carson Beckett,a Scottish character in the 2004 Canadian-American science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis.
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Famous People With The Name Carson
- Carson WentzAmerican football player, famous for being the consecutive champion of NCAA FCS
- Carson DalyAmerican television host, best known as the representative of America’s MTV Total Request show
- Carson AllenAmerican actress, known for her Netflix show So Not Worth It
- Carson McCullersAmerican novelist, internationally recognized for her novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
- Carson LuedersAmerican singer, popular for his record label Blonde Boy Records
- Carson Hilton PalmerAmerican professional football player, popular for his prominent quarterback in National Football League
- Carson BoatmanAmerican actor, majorly popular for his role in Days of Our Lives
Carson On The Popularity Chart
Moderately popular in the 80s, Carson saw a steep rise after 1997. The charts below provide more information on the name’s growth.
Popularity Over Time
从2000年代初到2018年,name was high on popularity. There has been a slight decline after that.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
During the 1980s, the name was higher on the ranking chart. From the late 80s, its rank started dipping, reaching a low of 20662 in 2007.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Carson
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Popular Sibling Names For Carson
Boy Sibling Names For Carson
Carsen
Carsyn
Chrysanthos
Corzen
Crescens
Crescenzo
Cresson
Crosson
Garrison
Garrson
Girl Sibling Names For Carson
Chrisann
Chrisanna
Chrisanne
Chrysann
Chrysanna
Chrysanta
Chrysantha
Chrysanthe
Chrysanthemum
Corazon
Other Popular Names Beginning With C
Names With Similar Meaning As Carson
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Carson
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Carson?
The name Carson means a scottish surname, unknown meaning.
2. What is the origin of the name Carson?
Carson has a Scandinavian and Scottish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Carson?
Carson is pronounced as kaw-sun.
