Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname originating as a patronymic, of Scandinavian origin."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Carlson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl"; it is rarely used as a given name and there are variations to its spelling.
Carlson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl"; it is rarely used as a given name and there are variations to its spelling.
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Carlson" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname originating as a patronymic, of Scandinavian origin.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~742 people named Carlson in the US. Peaked in 2016 with 19 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Carlson is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.
Carlson is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 742 people in the United States are named Carlson. The name peaked in 2016 with 19 recorded uses.
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