Karsten
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Anointed
- Origin
- Greek
Karsten Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,225 baby boys have been named Karsten. The name peaked in 2010 with 135 US births that year (rank #1287). In 2024, ranked #3921 nationally — 2,634 places below its 2010 peak.
Top States for Karsten
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Karsten births are: California (197), Texas (136), Washington (103).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Karsten
If you like Karsten's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Karsten's exact length and starting letter: Kachada, Kachina, Kadeen,, Kadeer,, Kadence.
Quick Facts About Karsten
Where in the US Is Karsten Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2010–2019 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Karsten the strongest states are Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | #624 | 19 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | #734 | 23 |
| 3 | Minnesota | #734 | 17 |
| 4 | Washington | #781 | 21 |
| 5 | Arizona | #807 | 32 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | #807 | 32 |
| 2 | Washington | #781 | 21 |
| 3 | Minnesota | #734 | 17 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | #734 | 23 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | #624 | 19 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2010–2019. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Karsten in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
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Compare Karsten to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Karsten against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).