Kristin
Kristin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kristin
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.
Etymology
Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.
How popular is Kristin?
Since 1880, 179,313 girls and 1,638 boys in the U.S. have been named Kristin (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #895 in 1974. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kristin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kristin
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Kristin FAQ
What does the name Kristin mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use. Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.
What is the origin of the name Kristin?
Kristin is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Kristin?
Since 1880, 179,313 girls and 1,638 boys in the U.S. have been named Kristin (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #31 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #895 in 1974. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kristin a boy or girl name?
Kristin is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 179,313 girls and 1,638 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.