Carson

English and Scottish surname
"son of the marsh dwellers"

Carson Origin and Meaning

The name Carson is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "son of the marsh dwellers".

Very popular surname choice — it's in the Boys' Top 100 — beginning to catch on for girls. First female association: novelist Carson McCullers.

# 861 in the US

Carson Rank in US Top 1000

# 2037 on Nameberry

Carson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Carson Popularity

Famous People Named Carson

  • Carson McCullers (born Lula Carson Smith)
    American novelist
  • Carson Ellis
    American artist and illustrator
  • Carson Pickett
    American soccer player

Carson in Pop Culture

  • Carson
    character in film "Bring It On: In It To Win It"
  • Carson
    character in film "Shag"