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Carston

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-ston /ˈkɑr.stən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, from the Greek christianos, 'a follower of Christ'; also read as a 'Car- + -ston' surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Christian; a follower of Christ: Carston spells Carsten. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, from the Greek christianos, 'a follower of Christ'; also read as a 'Car- + -ston' surname; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9098 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 642

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919212024

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

Carston is a spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, from the Greek christianos, 'a follower of Christ'; also read as a 'Car- + -ston' surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAR-ston').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Carsten. Rare in this form, a-follower-of-Christ at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Carsten/Karsten is a Low German form of Christian — Greek 'a follower of Christ' — Carston is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAR-ston').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Carsten — routes layered

Variations

CarstenKarstenCarston

Nicknames

Car

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carston mean?

Carston spells Carsten/Karsten — a form of Christian, Greek 'a follower of Christ'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Carston?

It's said KAR-ston /kr.stn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carston a boy or girl name?

Carston is a boy's name.

How popular is Carston?

Carston is a very rare name in the U.S.

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