How Many People Are Named Kirstin?
Complete statistics for the name Kirstin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kirstin, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 38,812 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 8,503 people named Kirstin living in the US, the name peaked in popularity back in 1990.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 8,778 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
📜 Kirstin Through the Generations
Kirstin has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak year being 1990 when 413 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Kirstin are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. The name's decline since the early '90s suggests it's now considered a bit more classic, though still holding onto its modern charm.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kirstin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kirstin
How Many People Have the Name Kirstin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,503 people in the United States currently share the name Kirstin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,812 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kirstin a Common or Rare Name?
Kirstin 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 Kirstin Mean?
Kirstin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kirstin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kirstin Most Popular?
The name Kirstin reached peak popularity in 1990, with 413 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 Kirstin?
Approximately 8,503 people named Kirstin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,778. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,812 Americans.
Is Kirstin a rare name?
Kirstin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,812 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kirstin mean?
Kirstin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kirstin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kirstin are male and 100% are female.
When was Kirstin most popular?
Kirstin peaked in 1990 with 413 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.