Karsen
Karsen is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Son of Kar or Christian.
Origin and history
Karsen is a modern variant spelling of Carson or Karsten, derived from Scandinavian roots meaning son of Kar. It has grown in use as a contemporary unisex choice in the United States, especially for boys. Its usage reflects the popular trend of using patronymic surnames as given names.
Popularity in the United States
3,472 babies in the United States have been named Karsen since 1880. It ranks #2170 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1283.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.6 %)
- LA (7.5 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 852 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,832 |
| 2020-2029 | 682 |
Fun facts
- Karsen belongs to the popular American trend of adopting traditional patronymic surnames as modern first names.
- The 'K' spelling offers a contemporary twist on the more traditional 'C' spellings like Carson or Carl.