Carron is a unique and distinctive given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'Carragh', which translates to 'rock'. This name has been historically used more as a surname than a first name, but it has started to appear more frequently on birth certificates in recent years, adding to its uniqueness. The name Carron is often associated with the River Carron in Scotland, which flows into the Firth of Clyde near Greenock. People named Carron may also have ties to this region or Scottish heritage. Spelling variations of the name include Carran and Carrone, but Carron remains the most common and traditional form.
The name Carron experienced peak popularity in the mid-1990s with a high of 11 births in 1993. It has remained steady but lower since then, averaging around 5 to 6 births per year from 2000 onwards. Overall, there have been 98 babies named Carron between 1977 and 2013.