Carsten
Carsten is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Christian or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Carsten is a Low German and Danish form of Christian, derived from the Latin name Christianus. It has a long history of use in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. In the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon yet recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,367 babies in the United States have been named Carsten since 1880. It ranks #2669 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.1 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- WI (9.5 %)
- MN (7.8 %)
- WA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 59 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 230 |
| 2000-2010 | 709 |
| 2010-2019 | 881 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Carsten
- Carsten Sabathia: Baseball player
- Carsten Jancker: Football player, Manager
Fun facts
- Carsten developed as the Low German and Danish equivalent to the High German Christian.
- Beyond a given name, Carsten is also famous as a geological term referring to karst topography in parts of Europe.