Kristin
Kristin is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or anointed.
Origin and history
Kristin is a Scandinavian form of Christine or Christina, originating from the Latin name Christianus. Although predominantly given to females in the U.S., it has historically seen minor usage as a masculine name. Its popularity peaked in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,638 babies in the United States have been named Kristin since 1880. It ranks #3128 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29.2 %)
- CA (23.4 %)
- PA (18.9 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- MI (3.3 %)
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 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 213 |
| 1970-1980 | 658 |
| 1980-1990 | 483 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kris, Kristy, Krisse
Fun facts
- Kristin is a traditional Scandinavian feminine form of Christina that has occasional masculine record entries in English-speaking regions.
- The name is famous in Scandinavia through Sigrid Undset's Nobel Prize-winning trilogy Kristin Lavransdatter.