Carsen
Carsen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Carr; son of the marsh dweller.
Origin and history
Carsen is a modern variant of Carson, an English and Scottish surname meaning son of Carr or son of the marsh dwellers. It has gained steady traction in the United States as a contemporary given name. It appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet slightly distinctive patronymic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,046 babies in the United States have been named Carsen since 1880. It ranks #1982 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1332.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
- WI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 222 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,362 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,824 |
| 2020-2029 | 621 |
Nicknames
Car, Carsy
Fun facts
- Carsen is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Scottish surname Carson.
- The name has seen steady moderate usage in the United States throughout the 21st century.