Carlson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swedish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Carlson means 'son of Carl' and has Scandinavian origins.
Meaning of the Name Carlson
Carlson is a surname of Swedish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Karl, which means 'man' or 'freeman'. The name has strong associations with Scandinavia and is commonly found in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. It is often used as a given name in these countries as well. Carlson is a patronymic surname, indicating that it originally referred to the son of a man named Carl. The name has spread to other parts of the world through immigration and is now used as a given name in various countries.
Popularity of the Name Carlson
The popularity for the name Carlson peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,330 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Carlson had the most male births in 2016 with 19, which ranked number 4,937 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Carlson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Carlson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Carlson
- 20 Year Trend of Carlson: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Carlson: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Carlson: -100.00%
Popularity of Carlson by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Carlson. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Carlson in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Carlson is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Carlson
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