Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Carsen

Carsen

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAR-sən /ˈkɑr.sən/High

Meaning: -en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a place-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Carson, softly restyled: Carsen spells the rugged surname — likely 'son of the marsh-dweller' — for a daughter. Crisp, modern, and unisex.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumScottish, Irish
Meaning-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a place-name
U.S. rank (2025)#4577 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carsen is an -en spelling of Carson — a Scottish and Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a place-name (the origin is debated, which we note). The styling joins the unisex surname-name trend, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, marsh-dweller's-child at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Carson honors frontiersman Kit Carson and is a storied Scottish-Irish surname — Carsen gives it an -en spelling and a feminine slant.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Carson — origin debated

Variations

CarsonKarsynCarsyn

Nicknames

Car

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Carsen…

Carson— the standard spelling
Karsyn— a fellow feminine spelling
Carsyn— a companion variant
Emerson— another unisex surname-name

Explore names like Carsen

By themeuncertainsurname-nameirishscottish

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Carsen mean?

Carsen spells Carson, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a place-name; the origin is debated.

How do you pronounce Carsen?

It's said KAR-sən /ˈkɑr.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carsen a boy or girl name?

Carsen is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Carsen?

Carsen is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia