Careron
A name potentially derived from the Gaelic elements "cam" meaning "crooked" or "bent" and "ron" meaning "seal".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Careron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Careron today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Careron births was 1989 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Careron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Careron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1989
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#7,075
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Careron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Careron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Careron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Careron
The name Careron has its origins rooted in the ancient Celtic language, believed to have emerged around the 6th century BCE in the region that is now modern-day Ireland and parts of Great Britain. It is derived from the proto-Celtic word "kar," which means "loved one" or "dear friend," combined with the suffix "-on," denoting a diminutive or endearing form.
One of the earliest known references to the name Careron can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the late 15th century. The annals mention a figure named Careron mac Áedáin, a minor chieftain who lived in the 7th century CE and played a role in a local conflict between clans.
In the 9th century, a renowned Irish scholar and scribe named Careron of Kildare is noted for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the promotion of learning during a period of cultural revival in Ireland. His meticulous copying and annotation of classical texts helped to safeguard invaluable knowledge from that era.
During the High Middle Ages, a French nobleman named Careron de Montfort (1160-1218) gained notoriety for his participation in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France. Despite his military prowess, his brutal tactics and the sacking of the city of Béziers in 1209 earned him a controversial reputation.
In the 16th century, Careron Mackenzie (1518-1592) was a Scottish clan chief and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Protestant and Catholic factions during the Scottish Reformation. He is remembered for his loyalty to Mary, Queen of Scots, and his defense of her cause against the Protestant reformers.
Another notable figure was Careron O'Toole (1670-1722), an Irish poet and harpist who composed and performed intricate compositions that helped preserve the rich tradition of Gaelic bardic poetry and music during a time when these art forms were suppressed under English rule in Ireland.
While the name Careron has deep historical roots, its use has become less common in modern times, particularly outside of Ireland and Scotland, where it retains a stronger cultural connection to its Celtic heritage.
People
Careron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Careron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Careron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Careron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Careron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Careron a common name?
We classify Careron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Careron most popular?
The single biggest year for Careron was 1989, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Careron is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Careron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Careron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Careron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Careron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Careron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Careron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Careron?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.