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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Carsen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Carrson|Carsin
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Carsen

◈

KAR-sen · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1968
↓ Fading
Boy
#1968
Popularity score: 23
↓ Fading
Peak
#1248 in 2020
5yr
-252 ranks
Velocity
-252
Birth frequency
2.2 per 100,000 births
Girl
#4199
Popularity score: 16
↓ Fading
Peak
#3775 in 2023
5yr
-424 ranks
Velocity
-424
Birth frequency
9.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1968 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Carsen

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #1968

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4199 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Carsen

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4199

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-252 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Carsen scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishNatureUnisex2-syllablePatronymicModernEarthyUncommon
Character
grounded in nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Carsens

determinedskilledcompetitivefocuseddynamic
STRONG
High confidence

Carsen is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1968 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -252 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1968 · rare
Carsen at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Carr, derived from a marshland dweller. A patronymic name blending Norse and Celtic elements common in Scottish tradition.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#1248 in 2020
5yr change:-252 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1968 · Girl #4199
Notable bearers
Carsen Garrett
Professional golfer
Carsen Edwards
NCAA basketball player
Similar Sound
Carson◈Karson◈ArsenParsonLarson◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈Rowan◈LeifStellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Rowan◈PhoebeStellan◈Asher◈
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Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Carsen illustration
Name Intelligence
Carsen · Overview
Summary

Carsen is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1968 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Carsen carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 252 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
carsen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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