Carsten

Carsten is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 boys in the United States.

Carsten at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Carsten

Carsten belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Carsten first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1320 in 2011, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 2,341 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carsten in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1320 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Carsten in 2024
21
Total since 1880
2,341

Carsten in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#2578 in 2004
Babies named Carsten in 2019
4
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carsten mean?

The meaning of Carsten is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carsten a boy or girl name?

Carsten is a boy name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carsten?

Carsten comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carsten?

Carsten first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1320 in 2011, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].