Kasten
Pronunciation: [ k-AST-uhn ]
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Kasten first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 221 babies have been named Kasten in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kasten is past its peak , currently ranked #12,281 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,281
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kasten
Kasten is a boy name .
Kasten is currently ranked #12,281 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kasten include Kas, Kast, Kasty, Kastie, Kay, Kaie, and Kaskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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