Kristin
How to say it: KRIS-tin · /ˈkrɪstɪn/
Scandinavian form of Christina; from Latin Christianus meaning 'follower of Christ'.
Kristin was the 1,298th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 29 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 | 29 |
| 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
Kristin peaked in the 1980s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Parents who love Kristin also love
Nicknames
- Kris
- Krissy
- Kristi
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kristin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
Famous people named Kristin
- Kristin Scott Thomas (born 1960)British-French actress
- Kristin Kreuk (born 1982)Canadian actress
- Kristin Davis (born 1965)American actress
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