Kirsten
Kirsten: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkΙΛstΙn/ Β· /ΛkΙstΙn/
Meaning and origin of Kirsten
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From North Germanic (Danish Kirsten and Norwegian Kirsten). Doublet of Christina.
How popular is Kirsten?
Since 1880, 53,181 girls and 212 boys in the U.S. have been named Kirsten (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #154 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #2804 in 1970. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kirsten
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kirsten
Sister and brother names that share Kirsten's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kirsten FAQ
What does the name Kirsten mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From North Germanic (Danish Kirsten and Norwegian Kirsten). Doublet of Christina.
What is the origin of the name Kirsten?
Kirsten is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Kirsten?
Since 1880, 53,181 girls and 212 boys in the U.S. have been named Kirsten (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #154 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #2804 in 1970. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kirsten a boy or girl name?
Kirsten is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 53,181 girls and 212 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.