How Many People Are Named Kiersten?
Complete statistics for the name Kiersten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kiersten is a very rare female name, with only 14,542 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 22,693 Americans. The majority of those named Kiersten are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 14,784 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
📜 Kiersten Through the Generations
Kiersten reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 662 births, but since then, its usage has been on the decline. Today, nearly half of all people named Kiersten are under 30, indicating that it's a name often chosen by younger parents. With an average age of 27, Kiersten is firmly rooted in the younger generation, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kiersten's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kiersten
How Many People Have the Name Kiersten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,542 people in the United States currently share the name Kiersten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,693 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kiersten a Common or Rare Name?
Kiersten 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 Kiersten Mean?
Kiersten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kiersten in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kiersten Most Popular?
The name Kiersten reached peak popularity in 2005, with 662 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 Kiersten?
Approximately 14,542 people named Kiersten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,784. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,693 Americans.
Is Kiersten a rare name?
Kiersten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,693 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kiersten mean?
Kiersten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kiersten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kiersten are male and 100% are female.
When was Kiersten most popular?
Kiersten peaked in 2005 with 662 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.