Kerstin
Kerstin is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Kerstin is the Swedish and Low German form of Christina, which stems from the Latin name Christianus. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a recognized classical Scandinavian name today. Its usage in recent years in the U.S. has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,537 babies in the United States have been named Kerstin since 1880. It ranks #3507 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- TX (12 %)
- PA (10 %)
- OH (9 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 315 |
| 1970-1980 | 339 |
| 1980-1990 | 445 |
| 1990-2000 | 783 |
| 2000-2010 | 489 |
| 2010-2019 | 97 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Kerstin
- Kerstin Ekman: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Kiki, Kris
Fun facts
- Kerstin is the primary Swedish vernacular form of the Latin name Christina.