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Kirsty

Kirsty: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːsti/ · /ˈkɝstiː/

Meaning and origin of Kirsty

  • A female given name, Scottish diminutive of Christine.

How popular is Kirsty?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1559peak rank (1991)
945babies since 1880

Since 1880, 945 girls in the U.S. have been named Kirsty. Its highest rank for girls was #1559 in 1991. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kirsty FAQ

What does the name Kirsty mean?

A female given name, Scottish diminutive of Christine.

How popular is the name Kirsty?

Since 1880, 945 girls in the U.S. have been named Kirsty. Its highest rank for girls was #1559 in 1991. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Kirsty a boy or girl name?

Kirsty is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 945 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.