Kiersten
Kiersten is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Anointed or follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Kiersten is a Scandinavian variant of Christina, ultimately deriving from Latin and Greek roots meaning 'anointed' or 'follower of Christ'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar yet moderately uncommon choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
14,809 babies in the United States have been named Kiersten since 1880. It ranks #1287 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- PA (8.7 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- TX (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 254 |
| 1970-1980 | 721 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,246 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,928 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,652 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,743 |
| 2020-2029 | 265 |
Nicknames
Kier
Fun facts
- Kiersten is a phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Danish and Norwegian name Kirsten.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.