Total births
681
Boys' name · since 1990
Karston
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 681 babies named Karston, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4650
- among boys today
- 681
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
681 babies have been named Karston since 1990, making it today's #4650 boys' name.
Karston has 681 recorded births among boys since 1990, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4650 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2024.
- #4650 among boys today
- 681 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Karston is currently the #4650 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 681 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4650
- among boys today
- 681
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Karston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4650
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Karston was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
42 babies were named Karston in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Karston compares
681 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Karston's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Karston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 681 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Karston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Karston's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Karston at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,650
Active since
1990
Karston popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Karston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Karston's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Karston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 69
1990s
69 births
- 2000s
2000s
231 births
- 2010s
2010s
296 births
- 2020s 85
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 296 births (43% of all-time use).
How Karston compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Karston's total volume
Karston vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Karston by state
Where Karston concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karston? ▼
681 babies have been named Karston since 1990. It currently ranks #4650 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 42 births.
When was Karston most popular? ▼
Karston was most popular in the 2010s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Karston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karston are Utah (22 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Karston been used? ▼
Karston has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 35 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Karston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karl, Karter, Karson, Kareem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Karston's data
- Karston's decade-level peak was the 2010s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 85 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Karstons (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Karston
Nearby Names Like Karston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karston
Karl Boy
#1689 100,836 births
Karter Boy
#248 29,465 births
Karson Boy
#397 21,394 births
Kareem Boy
#675 18,161 births
Karim Boy
#820 6,886 births
Compare Karston side by side: Karston vs Karl Karston vs Karter Karston vs Karson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Karston
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Karston: #4650 Boys' Name - 681 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karston. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Karston draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.