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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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MeaningLow German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crisp
U.S. rank (2025)#4194 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,250
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
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.
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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.