How Many People Are Named Kristin?

Complete statistics for the name Kristin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kristin
Very Rare
Old Norse

Kristin means 'pure' and has roots in Old Norse, making it both rare and meaningful, only 1 in 1,919 Americans share this name among 171,982 people today. Its popularity peaked in 1981 with nearly 10,000 births, showing a classic yet declining trend.

~181
Living in US
1 in 1,831,211
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Pure Gracious Kind
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others with their confidence and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

171,982
Worldwide Bearers
#3,342
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,072
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1,055
🇹🇭 Thailand
856
🇪🇪 Estonia
770
🇳🇱 Netherlands
735
🇩🇰 Denmark
591
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
509
🇦🇹 Austria
485
🇷🇺 Russia
458
🇿🇦 South Africa
418

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,493 (1%)
♀ Female
170,489 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
11,987
Would be under 30 (7%)
153,505
Would be 30–60 (85%)
15,432
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 180,924 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
51
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kristin Through the Generations

Kristin has seen its heyday and now gracefully ages alongside its bearers. Born in the early 1980s, many Kristins are now in their mid-40s, with 84% of those named falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's decline since its peak year of 1981 reflects broader shifts in naming trends, but it remains a cherished choice for parents seeking a timeless name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 17,330
New York 13,110
Illinois 10,138
Pennsylvania 9,968
Texas 9,557
Michigan 8,729
Ohio 8,262
Wisconsin 6,579
Massachusetts 6,443
Florida 6,151

✨ Similar Names to Kristin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kristin's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Kristin

How Many People Have the Name Kristin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 181 people in the United States currently share the name Kristin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,831,211 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kristin a Common or Rare Name?

Kristin 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 Kristin Mean?

Kristin means "pure" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kristin in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Kristin Most Popular?

The name Kristin reached peak popularity in 1981, with 9,801 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 Kristin?

Approximately 181 people named Kristin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 181. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,831,211 Americans.

Is Kristin a rare name?

Kristin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,831,211 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kristin mean?

Kristin means "pure" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Kristin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kristin are male and 99% are female.

When was Kristin most popular?

Kristin peaked in 1981 with 9,801 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US181
All-Time Births181
1 in X1 in 1,831,211
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1981
World Rank#3,342
Male %1%
Female %99%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.