How Many People Are Named Kierston?
Complete statistics for the name Kierston: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kierston is a very rare female name, with only 848 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 389,060 Americans. The majority, 58%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 862 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kierston Through the Generations
Kierston saw its peak popularity in 1990 with 43 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Kierston is 28, with nearly half (496) being under 30 and the rest mostly in their 30s to early 60s. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's still relatively young and modern, though it's showing signs of fading from current trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kierston's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kierston
How Many People Have the Name Kierston?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 848 people in the United States currently share the name Kierston. That works out to roughly 1 in every 389,060 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kierston a Common or Rare Name?
Kierston 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 Kierston Mean?
Kierston means "creative variant of Kiera" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kierston in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kierston Most Popular?
The name Kierston reached peak popularity in 1990, with 43 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 Kierston?
Approximately 848 people named Kierston live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 862. That works out to roughly 1 in 389,060 Americans.
Is Kierston a rare name?
Kierston is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 389,060 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kierston mean?
Kierston means "creative variant of Kiera" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kierston more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kierston are male and 99% are female.
When was Kierston most popular?
Kierston peaked in 1990 with 43 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.