Karsten
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Pure, vigilant
Origin: Modern English
Popularity: Ranked #4194 in 2025 with 25 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kasen. Shares the meaning 'Pure, vigilant.'
Similar names: karsen, kasten, kaisten, karston, kashten, kaysten, kirsten, kristen
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Karsten? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Karsten, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Karsten
What does the name Karsten mean?
Karsten means “Pure, vigilant” from Modern English roots.
What is the origin of the name Karsten?
Karsten has Modern English origin. The traditional meaning is “Pure, vigilant”.
How popular is Karsten?
Karsten ranked #4139 in 2025 — given to 25 babies that year.
When was Karsten most popular?
Karsten peaked in 2010 with 135 babies registered that year.
Is Karsten a boy or girl name?
Karsten is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Karstens in registered births are male.
Is the name Karsten rising or falling in popularity?
Karsten has fallen 309 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3830 in 2020 to #4139 in 2025.
How long has Karsten been recorded?
Karsten appears in birth records across 67 years — from 1950 through 2025.