Find out how popular the first name Karsen has been for the last 35 years (from 1989 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Karsen by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Karsen is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 66% of people named Karsen being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 115 male babies and 40 female babies born with the name Karsen.

The history of the first name Karsen

The name Karsen is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic tribes in Scandinavia during the Viking Age, around the 8th to 11th centuries. It is thought to be a variant of the name Karsten, which itself is derived from the Old Norse name Karstein.

In Old Norse, the name Karstein is composed of two elements: "kar" meaning "warrior" or "soldier," and "steinn" meaning "stone." Thus, the name Karsen may have been borne by individuals who were considered strong and resilient like a stone, or by those who were skilled warriors or soldiers.

While there are no definitive records of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians believe it may have been used by Norse warriors or settlers who ventured to other parts of Europe during the Viking Age.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Karsen was a Danish nobleman named Karsen Bille, who lived in the 14th century. He was a member of the influential Bille family and served as a trusted advisor to King Valdemar IV of Denmark.

Another notable figure was Karsen Kold, a Danish theologian and educator who lived from 1793 to 1871. He was instrumental in establishing the folk high school movement in Denmark, which aimed to provide education and cultural enrichment to rural communities.

In the 19th century, a Norwegian-American businessman named Karsen Isachsen (1828-1907) made significant contributions to the development of the mining industry in the American West. He was a pioneer in the exploration and extraction of precious metals in Nevada and Colorado.

The name Karsen also gained some prominence in the arts, with a Danish actor named Karsen Pedersen (1903-1988) who appeared in several films during the golden age of Danish cinema in the 1930s and 1940s.

More recently, a Norwegian footballer named Karsen Kusk Pedersen (born 1988) has represented his country at the international level and played for various clubs in Europe, including the Danish team Brøndby IF.

While the name Karsen is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of Scandinavia and serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions of the Norse people.

Data source

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