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Carsten

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-stən /ˈkɑr.stən/High

Meaning: Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sturdy and devout: Carsten is the Low German Christian — 'follower of Christ'. Strong, crisp, and warm (nickname Cars).
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Origin MediumGreek, German
MeaningLow German/Scandinavian form of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'
U.S. rank (2025)#4272 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carsten is a Low German and Scandinavian form of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'. A sturdy, crisp, devout name across northern Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

In the U.S. it appears in German and Scandinavian families. Rare, follower-of-Christ at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Carsten is the Low German and Scandinavian form of Christian, 'a Christian' (Latin Christianus) — a sturdy, devout name across northern Germany and Denmark.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Carsten — etymology

Variations

KarstenKarstonChristian

Nicknames

Cars

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Karsten— a fellow K- spelling
Karston— a companion -on spelling
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Kellen— shares Carsten's German roots
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carsten mean?

Carsten is the Low German Christian — 'a Christian, follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Carsten?

It's said KAR-stən /ˈkɑr.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carsten a boy or girl name?

Carsten is a boy's name.

How popular is Carsten?

Carsten is a rare name in the U.S.

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