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Carsen

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHR-suhn /ˈkɑɹ.sən/Medium

Meaning: Variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of the marsh-dwellers' (from Old Norse 'kjarr' = marsh).Medium

In 30 seconds: Carsen is a variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish and Northern Irish surname often read as 'son of the marsh-dwellers'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningVariant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of the marsh-dwellers' (from Old Norse 'kjarr' = marsh).
U.S. rank (2025)#2185 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,046

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019852025

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 respells Carson, a surname from Scotland and Northern Ireland generally explained from Old Norse kjarr, 'marsh', giving the sense 'son of the marsh-dwellers'. Like many surname-names, it crossed into first-name use and picked up alternate spellings along the way. The TV host Carson Daly is a familiar bearer of the original form.

It sits alongside the spellings Karson and Karsyn, all of which share Carsen's sound. The two-syllable surname shape gives it an easygoing, contemporary feel.

Did you know? Carsen is a spelling variant of Carson, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'son of the marsh-dwellers' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Carsen — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

KarsonKarsyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Carson Kressley (1969–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Carson Daly (1973–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Carsen…

Carson— The standard spelling of the same Scottish surname-name as Carsen.
Karson— A K-spelled variant of the identical name as Carsen.
Karsyn— A respelling of Carson sharing Carsen's sound and root.
Draven— another English name
Daylen— shares Carsen's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carsen mean?

Carsen is a variant of Carson, of Scottish and Norse origin, meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers'. It is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Carsen?

It's commonly said KAHR-suhn /ˈkɑɹ.sən/.

Is Carsen a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Carsen is used as a boy name.

How popular is Carsen?

In 2024, Carsen ranked #1968 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.

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