Carsie
A Scottish diminutive form of Carol and Margaret.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Carsie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Carsie today is around 95 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carsie births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carsie. 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
- • The typical person named Carsie is about 95 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Carsies were born before 1941.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carsie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
95
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,529
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Carsie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carsie from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 5 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
Carsie 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 Carsie 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 Carsie
The given name Carsie is a unique and relatively rare moniker with a fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe, particularly in regions that are now modern-day Scotland and Ireland. The name is believed to have derived from the Celtic root word "car," which means "friend" or "beloved."
During the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name, such as Carsay, Cairse, and Carsey, appeared in historical records and documents from the British Isles. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from a Scottish monastery, where a monk named Carsie is mentioned.
Throughout history, several notable individuals bore the name Carsie. In the 16th century, Carsie MacLeod was a Scottish warrior and clan leader who played a significant role in the battles between the MacLeods and the MacDonalds in the Hebrides islands. Another notable figure was Carsie O'Neill, an Irish poet and bard who lived in the late 17th century and composed several works celebrating the exploits of the O'Neill clan.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Carsie Blanton was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist who campaigned tirelessly against slavery and advocated for women's suffrage. She was born in 1818 and lived until the late 1890s, leaving a lasting impact on the fight for equality.
In the realm of literature, Carsie Worthington was a renowned American novelist and short story writer who lived from 1873 to 1942. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, earning her critical acclaim during her lifetime.
Lastly, Carsie Byrnes was a celebrated Australian artist and painter who lived from 1920 to 2008. His vibrant and expressive works captured the essence of the Australian landscape and culture, earning him numerous accolades and a place in the annals of Australian art history.
People
Carsie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Carsie 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
Carsie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carsie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carsie 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Carsie a common name?
We classify Carsie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carsie most popular?
The single biggest year for Carsie was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carsie is about 95 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 Carsie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Carsie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carsie 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 Carsie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Carsie 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 Carsie 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 people are called Carsie?
You can see how many Americans are named Carsie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.