Kierstin
Kierstin is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Kierstin is a modern English spelling variant of Kirsten, which derives from the Latin name Christina. It ultimately traces back to the Greek word for 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ'. In the United States, it achieved moderate popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,270 babies in the United States have been named Kierstin since 1880. It ranks #3111 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- PA (13 %)
- OH (12.9 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 289 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,230 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,243 |
| 2010-2019 | 309 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Nicknames
Kier, Kiki
Fun facts
- Kierstin developed as an phonetic spelling variant of the Scandinavian name Kirsten.
- The name experienced its peak U.S. usage during the 1990s alongside other modern spelling variations.