Carsen
Every Carsen since 1985 — 5,177 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Carsen
Carsen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,185 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 5,177 American babies have been named Carsen — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Carsen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Carsen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,577 | 65 | #2,185 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,221 | 79 | #1,974 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,779 | 97 | #1,718 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,498 | 102 | #1,680 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,947 | 130 | #1,407 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,191 | 148 | #1,251 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,677 | 165 | #1,172 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,300 | 145 | #1,262 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,574 | 185 | #1,067 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,165 | 189 | #1,046 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,242 | 164 | #1,148 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,916 | 205 | #1,005 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,781 | 191 | #1,021 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,737 | 164 | #1,120 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,164 | 190 | #1,012 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,414 | 226 | #901 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,123 | 209 | #962 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,035 | 196 | #996 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,838 | 160 | #1,124 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,279 | 138 | #1,217 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,601 | 124 | #1,261 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,108 | 121 | #1,247 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,364 | 133 | #1,134 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,075 | 91 | #1,424 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,379 | 121 | #1,144 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,821 | 69 | #1,667 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,700 | 19 | #3,447 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,389 | 9 | #5,440 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Carsen in 2025?
Carsen ranked #2,185 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Carsen?
5,177 babies have been named Carsen in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Carsen most popular?
Carsen peaked in 2010, when 259 newborns received the name.
Is Carsen a boy or girl name?
Carsen is used for both: about 22% of babies named Carsen have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Carsen rising or falling?
Carsen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.