Declining since 2010, #2,183 for boys today.
Popularity of Carsen since 1985
Babies named Carsen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 17 |
| 1990s | 243 | 222 |
| 2000s | 365 | 1,362 |
| 2010s | 335 | 1,824 |
| 2020s | 188 | 621 |
Meaning & origin
Carsen is a modern given name that emerged as a spelling variant of the Scottish surname-turned-first-name Carson. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1985 and experienced a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2010. Since 2010, its usage has been declining, though it remains a familiar choice, particularly in Texas. In 2025, Carsen ranked 2183rd nationally, with approximately 1 in every 26,278 baby boys receiving the name. Its sound fits with other surname-style names like Carter and Colton, and while predominantly masculine, it shares the unisex appeal of similar-sounding names.
Carsen is a variant of Carson, which is derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers' (from Old English 'carr' meaning 'marsh' and 'son'). The name first appeared in records as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by similar names like Carter and the popularity of the surname as a first name.
Where Carsen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Car, Cars
Variants: Carson
Sibling names for Carsen
Names that share Carsen's style, for a brother or sister.
