Karston
Karston is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Karston is a masculine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, functioning as a spelling variant of Carsten or Karsten. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Christianos, meaning 'follower of Christ'. In the United States, Karston remains a modern, relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
681 babies in the United States have been named Karston since 1880. It ranks #3995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- UT (81.5 %)
- OK (18.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Nicknames
Kar
Fun facts
- Karston is an Americanized spelling variant of the popular North German and Scandinavian name Karsten.
- The name has seen steady, low-level usage in the United States over recent decades.