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Karston

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-stən /ˈkɑr.stən/High

Meaning: Spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sturdy and devout: Karston spells Karsten — a Nordic Christian — 'follower of Christ'. Strong, crisp, and warm (nickname Kars).
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Origin MediumGreek, German
MeaningSpelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'
U.S. rank (2024)#4623 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019902024

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

Karston is a spelling of Carsten/Karsten — a Low German and Scandinavian form of Christian, from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'. A sturdy, devout name; the -on styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, follower-of-Christ at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Karsten is a Low German and Scandinavian form of Christian ('a Christian') — Karston gives it an -on spelling, sturdy and devout, with the nickname Kars.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Karsten — root etymology

Variations

KarstenCarstenCarston

Nicknames

Kars

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karston mean?

Karston spells Karsten — a Nordic form of Christian, 'follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Karston?

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

Is Karston a boy or girl name?

Karston is a boy's name.

How popular is Karston?

Karston is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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