Carsen
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Carsen: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.
Carsen is a modern variant of Carson, a surname-turned-first-name of Scottish and northern English origin. It derives from the Gaelic *carr* meaning "rock" or "mossy ground," often linked to a marshy or stony place. While no famous historical figures bear this exact spelling, the Carson surname is famously associated with American frontiersman Kit Carson and Irish politician Edward Carson. The name also shares its root with Carr, as in the Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands. A further note: Carsen's rise in Scotland likely reflects a broader trend of surnames as first names, with the "en" ending softening the traditional Carson into a more modern, unisex feel. It remains less common than its parent surname, but has seen steady use since the late 20th century.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20163 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y