Kristen
Kristen is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Kristen is a Germanic and Scandinavian form of Christian, derived from the Latin Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ'. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it has a long history as a traditional masculine name in Northern Europe and sees occasional male usage in the U.S. It offers a classic, transatlantic alternative to Christian.
Popularity in the United States
2,185 babies in the United States have been named Kristen since 1880. It ranks #2763 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.1 %)
- NY (15.4 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- IL (11 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
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 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 597 |
| 1980-1990 | 605 |
| 1990-2000 | 338 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Kristen
- Kristen Nygaard: Computer Scientist, Politician
Nicknames
Kris, Sten
Fun facts
- In Denmark and Norway, Kristen has traditionally been used primarily as a masculine name.
- Kristen shares its direct origin with the English name Christian.