How Many People Are Named Kirsty?
Complete statistics for the name Kirsty: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kirsty, a very rare female name, is held by just 920 people in the US today, making up 1 in 358,730 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 99 births, but its current trend is stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 945 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kirsty Through the Generations
Kirsty has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1991 when 99 babies were given this name. Today, there are 920 people named Kirsty living in the United States, with the majority, 83%, falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a balanced generational spread, with 15% under 30 and only 2% over 60, indicating a name that's both timeless and enduring.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kirsty's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Kirsty
How Many People Have the Name Kirsty?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 920 people in the United States currently share the name Kirsty. That works out to roughly 1 in every 358,730 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kirsty a Common or Rare Name?
Kirsty 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 Kirsty Mean?
Kirsty means "Scottish origin, means 'pure'" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kirsty in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kirsty Most Popular?
The name Kirsty reached peak popularity in 1991, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kirsty?
Approximately 920 people named Kirsty live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 945. That works out to roughly 1 in 358,730 Americans.
Is Kirsty a rare name?
Kirsty is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 358,730 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kirsty mean?
Kirsty means "Scottish origin, means 'pure'" and comes from Scottish origins.
Is Kirsty more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kirsty are male and 100% are female.
When was Kirsty most popular?
Kirsty peaked in 1991 with 99 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.