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Karsten

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-stən /ˈkɑr.stən/High

Meaning: Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crispHigh

In 30 seconds: Christian, Hanseatic-issued: Karsten files the faith-name through Low German ports — golfers (Solheim's Karsten Manufacturing) tee it off. Crisp and creeded.
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Origin HighGreek, German
MeaningLow German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crisp
U.S. rank (2024)#3921 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019502024

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

History & Origin

Karsten is the Low German Christian — 'follower of Christ' — Baltic-standard and engineering-tested.

In the U.S. it appears in German-Scandinavian families. Rare, Christ-following at the root, and milled.

Did you know? Ping golf clubs come from Karsten Manufacturing — engineer Karsten Solheim's faith-name forging fairway metal.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Karsten — etymology

Variations

CarstenKirstenChristian

Nicknames

Kars

Famous Bearers

  • ★Karsten Solheim (1911–2000)
    Norwegian-American founder of Ping golf.

If you like Karsten…

Christian— the full faith-original
Kristian— the Nordic K-brother
Soren— a fellow Scandinavian classic
Kellen— shares Karsten's German roots
Hagen— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karsten mean?

Karsten is the Low German form of Christian, 'follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Karsten?

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

Is Karsten a boy or girl name?

Karsten is a boy's name.

How popular is Karsten?

Karsten is a rare name in the U.S.