Find out how popular the first name Carsen has been for the last 39 years (from 1985 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Carsen by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Carsen is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 79% of people named Carsen being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 97 male babies and 39 female babies born with the name Carsen.

The history of the first name Carsen

The name Carsen is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the name Carson, which itself is derived from the Scottish surname Careson or Cariston. The surname is thought to have originated from a place name, possibly referring to a town or village in Scotland.

While the exact origins of the name Carsen are uncertain, it is likely that it was influenced by the popularity of the surname Carson, particularly after the rise to fame of the American entertainer and television host Johnny Carson in the mid-20th century. The name Carsen became more widely used as a given name for both boys and girls in the United States and other English-speaking countries starting in the late 1980s and 1990s.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Carsen can be found in the 1995 film "Clueless," where it was the name of a minor character played by actor Justin Walker. However, there are no significant historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras specifically named Carsen.

In terms of notable people with the name Carsen, here are a few examples:

1. Carsen Twarynski (born 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers organization.

2. Carsen Chubak (born 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League.

3. Carsen Siviour (born 1996) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the HFX Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League.

4. Carsen Germyn (born 1994) is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the London Lightning in the National Basketball League of Canada.

5. Carsen Shreves (born 1998) is an American professional baseball player who plays in the Chicago White Sox organization.

It's important to note that while the name Carsen has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to more traditional names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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