Kristin
Kristin is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed one.
Origin and history
Kristin is a Scandinavian form of Christina, derived from the Latin word for 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. It became highly popular in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. Today, it remains a classic, recognizable name though its usage for newborns has moderated.
Popularity in the United States
179,313 babies in the United States have been named Kristin since 1880. It ranks #222 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.7 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 171 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,685 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,837 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,354 |
| 1970-1980 | 42,384 |
| 1980-1990 | 70,558 |
| 1990-2000 | 27,819 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,099 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,184 |
| 2020-2029 | 222 |
Famous people named Kristin
- Kristin Chenoweth: Actress, Singer
- Kristin Davis: Actress
- Kristin Scott Thomas: Actress
Nicknames
Kris, Kristi, Kristy, Tena
Fun facts
- The name was immortalized in Sigrid Undset's Nobel Prize-winning novel trilogy, 'Kristin Lavransdatter'.
- Kristin peaked in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s, consistently placing among top choices for girls.