Kirsten Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Danish and Norwegian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kirsten means 'follower of Christ' and is of Danish and Norwegian origin.
Meaning of the Name Kirsten
Kirsten is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is a variant of the name Christina, which means 'follower of Christ' in Latin. Kirsten is a popular Scandinavian name that has been used since the 19th century. It has a strong and elegant sound, and is often associated with kindness and intelligence.
Popularity of the Name Kirsten
The popularity for the name Kirsten peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 1,931 births, which ranked number 320 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Kirsten had the most female births in 1991 with 1,931, which ranked number 154 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1978 with 13, which ranked number 3,069 out of 6,763 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kirsten has declined sharply over the last ten years from 256 births to 61 births, a decline of -76.17%. Among females, Kirsten has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 256 births to 61 births, a decline of -76.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kirsten
- 20 Year Trend of Kirsten: -94.58%
- 10 Year Trend of Kirsten: -76.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kirsten: -76.17%
Popularity of Kirsten by State
Among females, Kirsten was most popular in Northeastern states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kirsten. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1024 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kirsten
- Total Births of Kirsten: 53 (-13.36%)
- Female Births of Kirsten: 53 (-13.36%)
Given the downward trend of Kirsten over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.36% decrease in total births, for a total of 53 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kirsten have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 53 female births in 2024, a decrease of -13.36%.