John Kasten

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

John Kasten — God is gracious
4.9 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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John Kasten is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name John is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history. The surname Kasten: Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East. John is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.9 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name John reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: John

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.

Surname: Kasten

Hebrew

Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name John is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name John by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name John has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Johnny
  • Jack
  • Jonah
  • Jonathan
  • Sean
  • Evan
  • Ivan
  • Johann

Notable People Named John Kasten

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for John Kasten:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name John?
The first name John originates from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.
When was John most popular?
The name John reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kasten?
The surname Kasten originates from Hebrew. Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East.
How common is the surname Kasten?
The surname Kasten is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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