773births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2007Peak · England & Wales
#12008United States 2025
Carlson is a boy name family recorded 773 times in 3 countries since 1920. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2007, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Carlson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlson | English | 747 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 2016 | ▼ 67 % |
| Carlson | English | 16 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2007 | – |
| Carlson | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2014 | – |
Questions about Carlson
How popular is the name Carlson?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 773 births across 3 countries.
When was Carlson most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2007, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Is Carlson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Carlson is a boy name.