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Casten

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAS-ten /ˈkæs.tən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, from the Greek christianos, 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Christian; anointed: Casten spells Carsten. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAS-ten'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGerman, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, from the Greek christianos, 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7281 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 188

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720042025

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

Casten is a spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, from the Greek christianos, 'a follower of Christ; anointed' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAS-ten').

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

Did you know? Carsten/Karsten is a Low German form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') — Casten is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAS-ten').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Carsten — German/Greek; routes layered

Variations

CarstenKarstenKasten

Nicknames

Cas

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If you like Casten…

Carsten— the standard spelling
Karsten— a kin spelling
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Easton— a companion -ten/-ton boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Casten mean?

Casten spells Carsten/Karsten — a Low German form of Christian, Greek 'a follower of Christ; anointed'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Casten?

It's said KAS-ten /ˈkæs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Casten a boy or girl name?

Casten is a boy's name.

How popular is Casten?

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

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