US Popularity:7222
Other Origin(s):Greek, Latin
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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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