Kristen
How to say it: KRIS-tin · /ˈkrɪstɪn/
Scandinavian feminine form of Christian, from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Kristen was the 1,298th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 96 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,606 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,298 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 96 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,522 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,606 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kristen peaked in the 1980s 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 Kristen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Kristen
- Kristen Stewart (born 1990)American actress
- Kristen Bell (born 1980)American actress
- Kristen Wiig (born 1973)American actress and comedian
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