Declining since 2018, #1,919 for boys today.
Popularity of Karsen since 1989
Babies named Karsen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 301 | 106 |
| 2000s | 703 | 852 |
| 2010s | 513 | 1,832 |
| 2020s | 233 | 682 |
Meaning & origin
Karsen is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1991. It reached its highest rank of 1,919 in 2018 and has been in decline since then. In 2025, approximately 1 in 21,087 newborns received the name, placing it among less common choices. The name is most frequently reported in Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas. Karsen is a product of the late 20th-century trend toward inventive spellings and unisex names, often seen as a spin on the more established Carson or Karson. Its usage has been relatively consistent but niche, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive.
Karsen is a 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It appears to be a phonetic respelling or variant of the surname-based given name Carson, or a feminine elaboration of Karson. The name Carson itself is of Scottish origin, meaning 'son of Carr.' Karsen emerged during a trend of creative spellings for popular names, and has been used for both boys and girls.
Where Karsen 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: Kar, Kars, Sen
Sibling names for Karsen
Names that share Karsen's style, for a brother or sister.
