Kristen
Kristen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kristen
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Kristin, from Christina, fairly popular in the latter half of the twentieth century.
How popular is Kristen?
Since 1880, 218,767 girls and 2,185 boys in the U.S. have been named Kristen (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #978 in 1975. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kristen
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kristen
Sister and brother names that share Kristen's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kristen FAQ
What does the name Kristen mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A spelling variant of Kristin, from Christina, fairly popular in the latter half of the twentieth century.
What is the origin of the name Kristen?
Kristen is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Kristen?
Since 1880, 218,767 girls and 2,185 boys in the U.S. have been named Kristen (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #978 in 1975. In 2025, 106 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kristen a boy or girl name?
Kristen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 218,767 girls and 2,185 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.