How Many People Are Named Carston?

Complete statistics for the name Carston: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Carston
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Carston is a very rare name for boys, with only 628 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 525,200 Americans. The majority of those named Carston are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~273
Living in US
1 in 1,214,100
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

785
Worldwide Bearers
#732,696
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
628
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
12
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇱🇷 Liberia
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇰🇪 Kenya
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
628 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
584
Would be under 30 (91%)
53
Would be 30–60 (8%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 642 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
51

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Carston Through the Generations

Carston peaked in popularity in 2009 with 40 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. Today, most people named Carston are young, with 584 under 30 years old, 53 between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This distribution highlights how Carston is primarily a name for younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 14
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Carston

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Carston's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Carston

How Many People Have the Name Carston?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 273 people in the United States currently share the name Carston. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,214,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Carston a Common or Rare Name?

Carston is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Carston Mean?

Carston means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Carston in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Carston Most Popular?

The name Carston reached peak popularity in 2009, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Carston?

Approximately 273 people named Carston live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 273. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,214,100 Americans.

Is Carston a rare name?

Carston is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,214,100 Americans has this name.

What does the name Carston mean?

Carston means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Carston more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Carston are male and 0% are female.

When was Carston most popular?

Carston peaked in 2009 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US273
All-Time Births273
1 in X1 in 1,214,100
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2009
World Rank#732,696
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.