Kirsten
Kirsten is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Anointed one, follower of Christ.
Origin and history
Kirsten is a Scandinavian form of the name Christina, originating from Latin. It has been widely used in the United States since the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1970s and 1990s. Today it remains a recognizable classical choice with northern European heritage.
Popularity in the United States
53,181 babies in the United States have been named Kirsten since 1880. It ranks #564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 297 |
| 1950-1960 | 813 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,662 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,263 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,741 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,882 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,337 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,809 |
| 2020-2029 | 337 |
Famous people named Kirsten
- Kirsten Dunst: Actress
- Kirsten Gillibrand: Politician, Lawyer
- Kirsten Vangsness: Actress, Writer
Nicknames
Kris, Kiki, Kirstie
Fun facts
- Kirsten emerged as the predominant Danish and Norwegian variant of the name Christina.
- The name achieved its highest U.S. usage during the late 20th century.