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Kasten

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAS-ten /ˈkæs.tən/High

Meaning: A form of Karsten — a Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian, 'a follower of Christ' (from the Greek Khristos, 'the anointed one'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A follower of Christ: Kasten is a form of Karsten. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman, Greek
MeaningA form of Karsten — a Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian, 'a follower of Christ' (from the Greek Khristos, 'the anointed one'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10194 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219952025

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

Kasten is a form of Karsten — a Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian, 'a follower of Christ' (from the Greek Khristos, 'the anointed one'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAS-ten').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-style name. Rare, a-follower-of-Christ at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Karsten is a Low German form of Christian, 'a follower of Christ' — Kasten is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAS-ten').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Karsten — routes layered

Variations

KarstenCarstenKasteen

Nicknames

Kas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasten mean?

Kasten is a form of Karsten — a form of Christian, 'a follower of Christ'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kasten?

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

Is Kasten a boy or girl name?

Kasten is a boy's name.

How popular is Kasten?

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

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