Carsan
A variant spelling of the name Carson, derived from Scottish Gaelic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Carsan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Carsan today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carsan births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carsan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carsan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,455
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Carsan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carsan from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carsan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Carsan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Carsan
The name Carsan is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe, particularly in regions that are now modern-day Ireland and Scotland. The name is thought to be derived from the Celtic root word "carsan," which means "rock" or "stone."
In the early medieval period, the name Carsan was prevalent among Celtic tribes and communities. It was often given to children born in or near rocky terrains or areas with significant stone formations, reflecting the cultural significance and reverence for the natural landscape.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carsan can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle dating back to the 15th century. The annals mention a warrior named Carsan mac Duibh, who fought in the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 against the Vikings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Carsan. In the 12th century, Carsan of Arbroath was a prominent Scottish monk and scholar who contributed significantly to the preservation of ancient Celtic manuscripts and literature. He lived between 1145 and 1210.
During the 16th century, Carsan Ó Dálaigh was an Irish poet and bard renowned for his intricate verse and storytelling. He was born in County Mayo, Ireland, around 1520 and is believed to have spent his life traveling throughout the country, entertaining noble families with his poetic works.
In the 17th century, Carsan MacLeod was a Scottish clan chief and military leader who played a crucial role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He was born in 1610 on the Isle of Skye and led his clan in several battles against the English and Scottish forces.
Another notable figure was Carsan O'Reilly, an Irish rebel and patriot who fought against English rule in Ireland during the late 18th century. He was born in County Cavan in 1760 and was a prominent figure in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, leading rebel forces in several engagements before being captured and executed by the British in 1803.
While the name Carsan has diminished in popularity over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Celtic peoples, reflecting their deep connection to the natural world and the enduring legacy of their language and traditions.
People
Carsan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carsan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carsan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carsan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carsan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Carsan a common name?
We classify Carsan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carsan most popular?
The single biggest year for Carsan was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carsan is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Carsan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Carsan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carsan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Carsan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Carsan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Carsan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Carsan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.