How Many People Are Named Kierstan?
Complete statistics for the name Kierstan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kierstan is a very rare female name, with only 475 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 694,255 Americans. The majority of those named Kierstan are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 482 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
📜 Kierstan Through the Generations
Kierstan saw its peak popularity in 1998 with 31 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Kierstan is 26, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This trend suggests that Kierstan remains a name favored by younger parents, contributing to its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kierstan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kierstan
How Many People Have the Name Kierstan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 475 people in the United States currently share the name Kierstan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 694,255 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kierstan a Common or Rare Name?
Kierstan 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 Kierstan Mean?
Kierstan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kierstan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kierstan Most Popular?
The name Kierstan reached peak popularity in 1998, with 31 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 Kierstan?
Approximately 475 people named Kierstan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 482. That works out to roughly 1 in 694,255 Americans.
Is Kierstan a rare name?
Kierstan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 694,255 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kierstan mean?
Kierstan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kierstan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kierstan are male and 100% are female.
When was Kierstan most popular?
Kierstan peaked in 1998 with 31 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.