Kersti Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kersti means 'follower of Christ'
Meaning of the Name Kersti
Kersti is a variant of Kirsten, which is a Scandinavian form of Christiana, derived from the Latin name Christianus. Christianus means 'follower of Christ' and it became a popular name after the spread of Christianity in the Nordic regions. Kersti retains the same meaning as Kirsten, symbolizing a person who is devoted to Christ.
Popularity of the Name Kersti
The popularity for the name Kersti peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 18 births, which ranked number 8,367 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Kersti had the most female births in 1990 with 18, which ranked number 5,059 out of 15,234 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Kersti
Popularity of Kersti by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kersti. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kersti in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kersti is a great pick!
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