How Many People Are Named Kerstin?
Complete statistics for the name Kerstin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kerstin, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 135,033 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 2,444 people named Kerstin living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 1998.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and influential number, symbolizing leadership and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 2,535 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kerstin Through the Generations
Kerstin's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1998 when 97 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Kerstin are adults, with 57% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a name that's both classic and modern. The distribution among younger and older individuals suggests a balanced yet declining trend, with 34% under 30 and 9% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kerstin's German roots
📄 About the Name Kerstin
How Many People Have the Name Kerstin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,444 people in the United States currently share the name Kerstin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 135,033 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kerstin a Common or Rare Name?
Kerstin 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 Kerstin Mean?
Kerstin means "German origin, meaning 'strength'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kerstin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kerstin Most Popular?
The name Kerstin reached peak popularity in 1998, with 97 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 Kerstin?
Approximately 2,444 people named Kerstin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,535. That works out to roughly 1 in 135,033 Americans.
Is Kerstin a rare name?
Kerstin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 135,033 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kerstin mean?
Kerstin means "German origin, meaning 'strength'" and comes from German origins.
Is Kerstin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kerstin are male and 100% are female.
When was Kerstin most popular?
Kerstin peaked in 1998 with 97 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.