Boys name · California
Carson in California
Carson was the 222nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 168 babies named Carson that year. Since 1946, California families have named 8,548 babies Carson.
Popularity over time
Carson in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 10 | 517th |
| 1960 | 5 | 1026th |
| 1973 | 6 | 1062nd |
| 1983 | 30 | 534th |
| 1994 | 81 | 384th |
| 2004 | 304 | 177th |
| 2015 | 324 | 159th |
| 2025 | 168 | 222nd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 517th in 1946 to 222nd in 2025.
The most babies named Carson in California in a single year was 386, in 2003. Its best showing was 153rd among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Carson reached its best rank of 9th in South Dakota (2007). See Carson in every state →
How popular is Carson in California?
Carson was the 222nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 168 babies named Carson that year. Since 1946, California families have named 8,548 babies Carson.
How many babies are named Carson in California?
In 2025, 168 babies were named Carson in California. The most babies named Carson in California in a single year was 386, in 2003.
What is the rank of Carson in California?
Carson ranked 222nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 153rd among boys names in 2017.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.