Kirsten
k(i)-rs-ten,
kir-sten
US Popularity:7222
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Follower of Christ
Kirsten is a feminine name of Scandinavian and Greek origin, meaning “follower of Christ.” This biblical name is a variation of the Latin Christina, of the same meaning. Kirsten is most commonly used in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, with many Scandinavian countries swapping out the classic Ch- spelling for the sharper K. Parents who love Kirsten may also fall for its beautiful range of contemporary variations, including Kristin, Kristina, and Kirstie. Most notably, this name belongs to the iconic American actress Kirsten Dunst, who has appeared in films like Spider-Man, Bring It On, Marie Antoinette, and The Power of the Dog.
How Popular Is The Name Kirsten?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kirsten is currently #2423 on The Bump
Girl:Kirsten is currently #1663 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kirsten is currently #7222 in U.S. births
Girl:Kirsten is currently #4143 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4143
in 2023
- 1409
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 190, 192
Behind the Name, Kirsten, April 2024
Behind the Name, Christina, April 2022
Name Doctor, Kirsten
IMDb, Kirsten Dunst
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