Boy · #5,499 in 2026

Karston

Name: Popularity of the name Karston in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Karston, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,499

Peak Rank

#2,825 (2009)

Total Babies

715

5-Yr Trend

-26%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#2825

Peak Rank

715

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Karston

Karston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 42 Karstons were born — ranking #2,847 that year. As of 2026, Karston ranks #5,499 for baby boys with 17 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 715 Karstons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Karston

Phonetically similar names — useful when Karston is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Karsten
Carsten
Garston
Kiersten
Carton
Carson
Kirsten
Cartin
Kersten
Koston
Coston
Carstens

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karston

What does the name Karston mean?

Karston is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Karston in 2026?

In 2026, Karston ranks #5,499 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Karston most popular?

Karston reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,825 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Karston most popular?

Karston has historically been most popular in Utah, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Karston.

Is Karston a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Karston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Karston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Karston include Mycah, Shrey, Jacksen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Karston

Karston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 715 births in the dataset. Karston's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,825. Use the chart and map above to compare Karston's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.