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Carsten
OriginLow German and Nordic variation of Christian
Meaning"anointed one or follower of Christ"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#4272
2025 SSA
About Carsten
This Nordic-sounding name is ripe for wider usage, especially as a fresh alternative to Christian or similar-sounding Carl.
Carsten is also given to girls.
Pronounced CAR-sten.
As of October 2026, Carsten ranked #15576 in US births in 2020 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,658 | 93 | 48.4 |
| 2015 | #1,791 | 84 | 43.8 |
| 2016 | #2,092 | 67 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | #2,807 | 43 | 23.2 |
| 2018 | #2,286 | 59 | 32.5 |
| 2019 | #2,316 | 59 | 32.9 |
| 2020 | #2,472 | 52 | 30.1 |
| 2021 | #3,080 | 39 | 22.3 |
| 2022 | #2,970 | 42 | 24.1 |
| 2023 | #3,478 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #4,716 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2025 | #4,272 | 24 | 14.1 |
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German,Danish mathematician and explorer
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Belgian artist
- Carsten Nicolai aka Alva NotoBoy
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- Carsten Charles "CC" SabathiaBoy
American baseball player
- Carsten Charles SabathiaBoy
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