Declining since 2011, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Carsten since 1912
Babies named Carsten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 709 |
| 2010s | 881 |
| 2020s | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Carsten is a Scandinavian and German variant of Christian that has maintained a steady presence in the United States since it was first recorded in 1912. Currently ranked 4,249th, the name is given to roughly 1 in 71,170 newborns. Carsten experienced its peak popularity in 2011, but has since seen a gradual decline in usage. Despite its falling trajectory over the past decade, Carsten remains a recognizable and strong choice for families seeking a classic name with Nordic roots.
Carsten is a Danish, Norwegian, and German variant of Christian, ultimately from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name gained popularity in Scandinavia and northern Germany through the spread of Christianity, and it has been used as a given name since the medieval period. In Danish, the form 'Karsten' is also common, reflecting a similar phonetic variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Car, Cars
Sibling names for Carsten
Names that share Carsten's style, for a brother or sister.
