How old is someone named Carson?
The average Carson is 17 years old.
Half of all living Carsons are between 9 and 23.
When was Carson popular?
Most of the Carsons in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2018 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 142 | 0 |
| 1910s | 753 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,050 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 933 | 120 |
| 1940s | 1,145 | 500 |
| 1950s | 1,258 | 830 |
| 1960s | 882 | 710 |
| 1970s | 1,294 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 2,569 | 2,400 |
| 1990s | 12,214 | 12,000 |
| 2000s | 47,186 | 46,000 |
| 2010s | 49,802 | 49,000 |
| 2020s | 21,477 | 21,000 |
How many Carsons are still alive?
About 130,000 Carsons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 140,000 babies named Carson since 1880.
Nearly every Carson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Carson?
About half of living Carsons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 41%
Is Carson an old name?
No. Carson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Carson will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Carson a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 94% of living Carsons are men, and 6% are women.
The women average 21 and the men 17.
Names the same age as Carson
NAME TWIN
Carson's name twin is Skyla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Skyla's age curve is the closest match to Carson's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Karson (12)
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Questions about the name Carson
How old is the average Carson?
The average Carson in the US is 17 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Carson?
About 130,000 Carsons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 140,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Carson most popular?
In 2018, when about 5,500 baby boys were named Carson.
Is Carson a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 50% of living Carsons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this