Karsten
Karsten is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed one.
Origin and history
Karsten is a Low German and Scandinavian variant of Christian, ultimate originating from the Latin Christianus. It has been used moderately in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a classic religious root with a distinct northern European flair. The name maintains steady but modest usage in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
3,252 babies in the United States have been named Karsten since 1880. It ranks #2252 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1754.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.2 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- WA (10.6 %)
- OK (7.8 %)
- AZ (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 98 |
| 1970-1980 | 283 |
| 1980-1990 | 211 |
| 1990-2000 | 498 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,084 |
| 2010-2019 | 887 |
| 2020-2029 | 173 |
Famous people named Karsten
- Karsten Warholm: Athlete, Olympic Champion
- Karsten Braasch: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- Karsten evolved in Northern Germany and Scandinavia as a local spoken variant of Christian.
- The name has remained a consistent, low-volume choice in the United States over recent decades.