Kashten
A masculine name with an unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the first name Kashten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kashten today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashten births was 2019 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashten. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
258
~ 1 in 1,328,505 Americans
Peak year
2019
33 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,837
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kashten: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashten from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 129 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashten by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kashten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kashtens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kashten
Kashten is a given name with roots tracing back to ancient Persia, derived from the Old Persian word "kashtan," meaning "to weave" or "to spin." It is believed to have originated among the nomadic tribes of the region during the Achaemenid Empire, which spanned from 550 BCE to 330 BCE.
The name's connection to weaving and spinning likely stems from the importance of textile production in the region's culture and economy. Some historians suggest that Kashten may have been a common name among weavers and artisans during that era.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kashten can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multi-lingual rock relief created by the Persian king Darius the Great in 520 BCE. This inscription, which recounts Darius' rise to power and his victories over various rebellions, includes a list of individuals with the name Kashten.
In the 9th century CE, a prominent Persian poet and scholar named Kashten Ibn Labbān was born in the city of Qazvin, located in modern-day Iran. He is known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his collection of poetry.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kashten was a 12th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer from Samarkand. Kashten al-Samarkandi made significant contributions to the study of spherical trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments.
During the Safavid dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736, a military commander named Kashten Khan served under Shah Abbas I. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Caucasus region and the expansion of the Safavid Empire.
In the 18th century, a Persian calligrapher named Kashten Isfahani gained recognition for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script. His works are preserved in various collections and are considered exemplary examples of Persian calligraphic art.
While the name Kashten has its roots in ancient Persia, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and regions over time. However, its earliest and most prominent associations remain tied to the Persian world and the rich cultural heritage of the region.
People
Kashten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kashten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashten going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,328,505 US residents.
Is Kashten a common name?
We classify Kashten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashten most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashten was 2019, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashten is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kashten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashten in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kashten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashten in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kashten can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kashten?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.