US Popularity:2715
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Follower of Christ
Kristen is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin and means “follower of Christ”. Historically, Kristen was a term to describe a believer of Christianity but somewhere along the way, this distinctive title has matured into a timeless and popular name more synonymous with super-stardom and fame than religion. A handful of noteworthy celebrities go by Kristen, namely Kristen Bell from the iconic Disney classic Frozen, and Kristin Wiig, the actress and comedian renowned for her roles in many a box office hit. If baby is destined for Hollywood, naming them Kristen could be their one-way ticket to a star on the Walk of Fame.

Famous People Named Kristen

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  • Kristen Stewart
    Actress

How Popular Is The Name Kristen?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kristen is currently #1666 on The Bump
Boy:Kristen is currently #921 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kristen is currently #1185 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kristen is currently #2715 in U.S. births
Boy:Kristen is currently #8603 in U.S. births
Girl:Kristen is currently #1514 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1514
in 2023
+ 230
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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