How Many People Are Named Kirsten?
Complete statistics for the name Kirsten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kirsten is a Scandinavian form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ', and it's a genuinely rare name today with about 51,337 living in the US. Only 1 in 6,428 Americans carries it, so if you know a Kirsten, you're in select company.
📖 Meaning & Origin
In numerology, the life path number 33 is considered the most spiritually evolved of all numbers, often called the Master Teacher. People connected to 33 are thought to carry a deep sense of compassion and a calling to uplift and inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 53,331 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kirsten Through the Generations
Kirsten had its moment in the late 1980s and early 1990s, peaking in 1991 with 1,938 births in a single year. That era left a real mark on the name's age profile. The average Kirsten today is 38, and a full 63% of living Kirstens are between 30 and 60 years old. That's 33,288 people concentrated in one generational band, which is striking. Only 16,154 are under 30, and just 3,889 are over 60, so this isn't a name with deep historical roots in the US. It really was a 1980s and 90s phenomenon. With the trend now declining and younger generations rarely receiving the name, Kirsten feels like a snapshot of a specific era. The gap between all-time births of 53,331 and 51,337 living today is small, confirming almost everyone ever named Kirsten in the US is still alive and well.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kirsten
Kirsten is a Scandinavian form of the name Christina.…
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📄 About the Name Kirsten
How Many People Have the Name Kirsten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 640 people in the United States currently share the name Kirsten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 517,890 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kirsten a Common or Rare Name?
Kirsten 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 Kirsten Mean?
Kirsten means "Follower of Christ" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kirsten in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kirsten Most Popular?
The name Kirsten reached peak popularity in 1991, with 1,938 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 Kirsten?
Approximately 640 people named Kirsten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 640. That works out to roughly 1 in 517,890 Americans.
Is Kirsten a rare name?
Kirsten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 517,890 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kirsten mean?
Kirsten means "Follower of Christ" and comes from Scandinavian origins.
Is Kirsten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kirsten are male and 100% are female.
When was Kirsten most popular?
Kirsten peaked in 1991 with 1,938 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.