Quick answer: Carson Daly's birth name is Carson Jones Daly. He was born June 22, 1973, in Santa Monica, California (TV Guide; Library of Congress). On November 5, 2026, NBC named him permanent co-anchor of Saturday TODAY alongside Laura Jarrett. He debuts November 7 and keeps weekday TODAY and The Voice (NBC News; TODAY.com).
Why Carson Daly is trending
Searches for Carson Daly spiked on November 5, 2026, after NBC made the announcement. Daly, 53, had been filling in as interim Saturday co-anchor with Jarrett since September and now takes the chair full-time (USA Today; People).
He replaces Peter Alexander, who announced in March that he was leaving Saturday TODAY and NBC News after 22 years and is now a host with MS NOW (TODAY.com; Variety).
The Saturday TODAY job, and the pancakes
Daly debuts Saturday, November 7, with Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer and meteorologist Angie Lassman. He keeps his weekday TODAY role (since 2013, starting in the Orange Room) and continues to host and executive-produce The Voice (since 2011), plus executive-produce The Voice: Celebrity (NBC News).
Libby Leist, Executive Vice President of TODAY and Lifestyle, said: "Carson has been an integral part of the TODAY family for the past 13 years, and we are thrilled that our viewers get to spend one more day of the week with him." Daly's own statement: "I'm thrilled to add Saturday TODAY to my weekday morning schedule. My kids asked if I'll still make pancakes. I told them yes, but I'll be making them for Laura, Joe and Angie instead. I'm equal parts grateful and excited for this opportunity" (NBC News).
Carson Jones Daly: the birth name behind the brand
He performs as Carson Daly, but references list his birth name as Carson Jones Daly. TV Guide's bio lists "Birth Name: Carson Jones Daly," and the Library of Congress name record for Daly, Carson, 1973– cites the 2000 book Hey, Carson for "Carson Jones Daly; b. June 22, 1973 in Santa Monica" (TV Guide; Library of Congress). See his full Carson Daly bio, plus Wikipedia and IMDb.
Before TODAY, he hosted MTV's TRL (1998–2003) and NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019). His mother was Pattie Daly Caruso (1944–2017); his father, Jim "J.D." Daly, died when Carson was a child (People; NBC News).
Real names in the Daly orbit
- Siri Daly was Siri Pinter before she married Carson on December 23, 2015, and took his surname (TODAY.com; People). They have four kids: Jackson, 17; Etta, 14; London, 12; and Goldie, 6 (TODAY.com).
- Laura Jarrett and Peter Alexander go by the names they use on air; we found no separate birth name confirmed by a primary source.
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FAQ
What is Carson Daly's real name? Carson Jones Daly. He was born June 22, 1973, in Santa Monica, California, and performs as Carson Daly.
What is Carson Daly's new job on Saturday TODAY? As of November 5, 2026, he is the permanent co-anchor of NBC's Saturday TODAY with Laura Jarrett. He debuts November 7 with Joe Fryer and Angie Lassman.
Is Carson Daly leaving weekday TODAY or The Voice? No. NBC says he continues on weekday TODAY and still hosts and executive-produces The Voice, plus executive-produces The Voice: Celebrity.
Who did Carson Daly replace on Saturday TODAY? Peter Alexander, who announced in March that he was leaving Saturday TODAY and NBC News after 22 years; he later joined MS NOW.
What was Siri Daly's maiden name? Siri Pinter. She married Carson Daly in 2015 and uses Siri Daly.