Karsten
How to say it: KAR-stun · /ˈkɑrstən/
German and Scandinavian form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ' - strong northern classic.
Karsten was the 2,074th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 25 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,542 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,074 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 25 |
| Share of births | 1 in 67,660 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,542 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Karsten peaked in the 2000s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Karsten is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Karsten
- Karsten Warholm (born 1996)Norwegian hurdler and sprinter
- Karsten Kroon (born 1976)Dutch cyclist
- Karsten Braasch (born 1967)German tennis player
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