Karston
Every Karston since 1990 — 681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karston
Karston is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1990, 681 American babies have been named Karston. Its peak came in 2009, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Karston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,635 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,998 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,009 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,902 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,347 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,710 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,751 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,670 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,258 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,001 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,072 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,908 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,334 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,138 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,873 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,879 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,559 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,297 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,562 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,076 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,408 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,612 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,381 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,677 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,690 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,637 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karston in 2025?
Karston did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Karston?
681 babies have been named Karston in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karston most popular?
Karston peaked in 2009, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Karston a boy or girl name?
Karston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karston rising or falling?
Karston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.