Kristen
Kristen is a Scandinavian form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian.' It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century as a fresh alternative to Christine.
Current Popularity
#1999 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Kristin, Kristan, Krysten)
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Has a warm, approachable quality while maintaining professionalism
- •Popular in the 1980s-1990s, giving it a generational identity
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
218,767
Total births since 1880
1982
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