How Many People Are Named Kristen?
Complete statistics for the name Kristen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kristen means 'pure' and has roots in Old Norse, making it a name with both historical charm and modern appeal. It's estimated that 1 in 1,554 Americans today are named Kristen, totaling around 212,403 people. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 when 9,595 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 220,847 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kristen Through the Generations
Over the decades, Kristen has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but it remains a name that bridges classic and contemporary styles. Born in the early 1980s, many Kristens are now in their forties, with 183,954 individuals aged 30 to 60, showing how the name has maintained a steady presence through the years. With 27,148 under 30 and just 9,745 over 60, it's clear that Kristen continues to be a favored choice among parents, even as its popularity declines.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kristen
Kristen is a first name, also the Breton, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian form of Christian. As a result, Kristen is a male name in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, with the female equivalent spelt as Kristin, a Scandinavian form and a variation of Christine. In Breton, Kristen is both a male and female name. In Indonesian, Kristen is the name for Christian religion from English. In English-speaking countries, Kristen is now usually a female name, used as an alternative spelling of Kristin, with the Kristen spelling having become the more popular spelling of the name in English-speaking countries for…
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Other names sharing Kristen's Old Norse roots
📄 About the Name Kristen
How Many People Have the Name Kristen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 193 people in the United States currently share the name Kristen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,717,354 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kristen a Common or Rare Name?
Kristen 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 Kristen Mean?
Kristen means "pure" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kristen in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kristen Most Popular?
The name Kristen reached peak popularity in 1982, with 9,595 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 Kristen?
Approximately 193 people named Kristen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 193. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,717,354 Americans.
Is Kristen a rare name?
Kristen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,717,354 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kristen mean?
Kristen means "pure" and comes from Old Norse origins.
Is Kristen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kristen are male and 99% are female.
When was Kristen most popular?
Kristen peaked in 1982 with 9,595 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.