Karsten
Every Karsten since 1950 — 3,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karsten
Karsten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,194 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 3,424 American babies have been named Karsten — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 140 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Karsten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karsten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,079 | 25 | #4,194 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,933 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,065 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,370 |
| 2021 | — | — | 42 | #2,945 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,867 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,750 | 73 | #2,010 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,857 | 61 | #2,247 |
| 2017 | — | — | 62 | #2,178 |
| 2016 | — | — | 77 | #1,911 |
| 2015 | — | — | 70 | #2,044 |
| 2014 | — | — | 87 | #1,739 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,886 | 100 | #1,565 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,188 | 109 | #1,484 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,052 | 113 | #1,454 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,392 | 135 | #1,287 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,042 | 104 | #1,569 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,099 | 108 | #1,509 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,015 | 125 | #1,344 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,967 | 131 | #1,281 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,435 | 115 | #1,319 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,970 | 115 | #1,302 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,776 | 97 | #1,386 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,879 | 84 | #1,502 |
| 2001 | — | — | 107 | #1,249 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,252 | 98 | #1,319 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,392 | 69 | #1,442 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,236 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #3,018 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,487 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,918 |
| 1970 | — | — | 37 | #1,385 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,549 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,264 |
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| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,508 |
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Famous people named Karsten
- Karsten Warholm Athlete · b. 1996
- Karsten Kroon Cyclist · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karsten in 2025?
Karsten ranked #4,194 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karsten?
3,424 babies have been named Karsten in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karsten most popular?
Karsten peaked in 2010, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Karsten a boy or girl name?
Karsten is used for both: about 5% of babies named Karsten have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Karsten rising or falling?
Karsten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Karsten?
Well-known people named Karsten include Karsten Warholm (athlete), Karsten Kroon (cyclist).