Kirstyn
Kirstyn is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Kirstyn is a contemporary variant spelling of Kirsten, which derives from Christianus, meaning follower of Christ. It saw modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward creative spellings of classic names. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,309 babies in the United States have been named Kirstyn since 1880. It ranks #3668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2082.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.7 %)
- CA (18.2 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,059 |
| 2000-2010 | 773 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Nicknames
Kirs, Krissy
Fun facts
- Kirstyn developed as a modern American alternative spelling to the traditional Scandinavian name Kirsten.
- The spelling gained its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s.