Rising since 2008, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Kashten since 2007
Babies named Kashten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Kashten is a modern American masculine name that first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 2007. As of 2025, it ranks 3181 in popularity, with about 1 in every 46164 male newborns receiving the name. Its usage has been rising steadily since 2008, and it reached its peak rank in 2025. The name is most common in Texas. Like many inventive respellings, Kashten draws on the phonetic appeal of similar names such as Kaston and the popular 'en' ending. Parents may be attracted to its contemporary sound and the nickname 'Kash'. However, the name lacks a historical or etymological foundation outside of modern naming trends.
Kashten is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the Social Security Administration data in 2007. It likely arose as a variant of names such as Kaston or Casten, or as a creative respelling influenced by the word 'cash' or the popular suffix '-en'. There are no known historical or linguistic roots outside of late 20th/early 21st century naming trends.
Where Kashten is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kash
Sibling names for Kashten
Names that share Kashten's style, for a brother or sister.
