Karston
Meaning of Karston
Karston is a masculine given name of contemporary Anglo-American usage, likely emerging as an anglicized variant of the North Germanic Karsten—a derivative of the Latin Christianus—while concurrently invoking the Old High German karl (“free man”); its phonetic rendering (/kɑr-ˈstən/) adheres to standard American English norms. Social Security Administration records trace Karston’s presence among United States male newborns from 1990 onward, with annual occurrences fluctuating between 5 and 42, corresponding to ranks spanning approximately 775 to 919; the name registered 22 instances at rank 902 in 2024, indicating a modest yet persistent adoption rate. This onomastic consistency reflects both the enduring appeal of Germanic root morphemes within Anglo-American naming practices and a preference for names that combine historical resonance with contemporary phonological clarity, positioning Karston as a technically nuanced choice for parents seeking a name with depth and distinction.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kar-stun (/kɑr-ˈstən/)
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