How Many People Are Named Keirsten?
Complete statistics for the name Keirsten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keirsten is a very rare female name, with only 1,347 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 244,984 Americans. The majority of those named Keirsten are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual awakening and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,370 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keirsten Through the Generations
Keirsten peaked in popularity in 2005 with 66 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Keirsten is 28, with 832 under 30 and 538 between 30 and 60. This name is a relatively new addition to the American lexicon, reflecting a trend towards creative and unique naming choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keirsten's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keirsten
How Many People Have the Name Keirsten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,347 people in the United States currently share the name Keirsten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 244,984 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keirsten a Common or Rare Name?
Keirsten is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Keirsten Mean?
Keirsten means "creative variant of Kirsten" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keirsten in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Keirsten Most Popular?
The name Keirsten reached peak popularity in 2005, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Keirsten?
Approximately 1,347 people named Keirsten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,370. That works out to roughly 1 in 244,984 Americans.
Is Keirsten a rare name?
Keirsten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 244,984 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keirsten mean?
Keirsten means "creative variant of Kirsten" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keirsten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Keirsten are male and 100% are female.
When was Keirsten most popular?
Keirsten peaked in 2005 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.