Unisex · #12,959 in 2026

Carron

Current Rank
#12,959
Peak Rank
#1,981 (1942)
Total Babies
459
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,981 (459 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,762 (98 total)
👧As Girl Name
1938
First Year
1990
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#1981
Peak Rank
459
Total Count
43
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
2013
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#6762
Peak Rank
98
Total Count
14
Years Active

The Story of Carron

As a girl name

Carron first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 19 Carrons were born — ranking #1,981 that year. As of 2026, Carron ranks #12,959 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 459 Carrons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Carron first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 12 Carrons were born — ranking #6,762 that year. As of 2026, Carron ranks #12,135 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 98 Carrons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Carron

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carron is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carron

What does the name Carron mean?
Carron is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Carron in 2026?
In 2026, Carron ranks #12,959 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Carron most popular?
Carron reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #1,981 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Carron most popular?
Carron has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Carron.
Is Carron a unisex name?
Yes — Carron is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 82% of Carrons assigned female and 18% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Carron?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carron include Gratia, Princella, Relda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carron

Carron is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 459 births in the dataset. Carron's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #1,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Carron's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.