Boy Name

Carlson

"Surname used as first name, meaning 'son of Carl,' where Carl means 'free man' in Germanic origin."

Ranked #6212 for boys

About the Name Carlson

Meaning

Surname used as first name, meaning 'son of Carl,' where Carl means 'free man' in Germanic origin.

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#6212

Carlson is a boy name of Germanic/English origin. The name means "Surname used as first name, meaning 'son of Carl,' where Carl means 'free man' in Germanic origin." and Currently ranked #6212 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Germanic/English names.

Popularity Over Time

#72
1950
#53
1960
#47
1970
#54
1980
#92
1990
#117
2000
#133
2010
#46
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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