Kirstin
Kirstin is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ; anointed.
Origin and history
Kirstin is a Scandinavian and Scottish variant of Christina, ultimately deriving from Latin. It means 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'. While it saw moderate popularity in the late 20th century in the U.S., it is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
8,778 babies in the United States have been named Kirstin since 1880. It ranks #1786 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 51 |
| 1960-1970 | 748 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,428 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,867 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,108 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,363 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Kirstin
- Kirstin Maldonado: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Kris, Kirstie, Kiki
Fun facts
- Kirstin is a traditional northern European form of Christina used across Scandinavia and Scotland.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s.