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Carlson

Carlson is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Carlson?

Recorded births named Carlson by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	747 births
England & Wales since 1996	30 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Carlson's popularity over time

Babies named Carlson per year — United States (1920–2025). United States peaked in 2016 (19/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (6/yr).

When was Carlson popular?

Carlson reached its peak in 2016, when it was the #11148 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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