Names / Carson
Is Carson a first name or a last name?
Carson is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom.
How to address someone called Carson
- United States. Carson is used both ways: about 56,872 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 104,912 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Carson is used both ways: 60% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Carson is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Carson or Dear Ms. Carson.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Carson by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Carson as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (399 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 160 | 95 | 63% |
| Canada | 32 | 21 | 60% |
| United Kingdom | 49 | 3 | 94% |
| New Zealand | 11 | 0 | 100% |
| Australia | 7 | 1 | 88% |
| Ireland | 6 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Carson in the United States
- As a surname: about 56,872 people in the 2010 census, rank 593 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 104,912 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 6% of them girls.
Carson as a given name: men or women?
About 9% of people with Carson as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 6% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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