Kiersten
How to say it: KEER-sten · /ˈkɪrstən/
Scandinavian variant of Kirsten/Christine, from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Kiersten was the 1,612th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 29 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,169 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,612 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 29 |
| Share of births | 1 in 37,251 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,169 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kiersten peaked in the 2000s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kiersten is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Swedish.
Famous people named Kiersten
- Kiersten Warren (born 1965)American actress
- Kiersten Dallstream (born 1988)American soccer player
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