Karsten

Karsten 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 28 boys in the United States.

Karsten at a glance

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

About the name Karsten

Karsten 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, Karsten first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1249 in 2001, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 3,225 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karsten in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#1249 in 2001
Peak year
2010
Babies named Karsten in 2024
28
Total since 1880
3,225

Karsten in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1664 in 1999
Babies named Karsten in 2024
3
Total since 1996
42

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karsten mean?

The meaning of Karsten 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 Karsten a boy or girl name?

Karsten is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karsten?

Karsten comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karsten?

Karsten first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #1249 in 2001, and 28 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].