How Many People Are Named Kursten?
Complete statistics for the name Kursten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kursten is a very rare female name, with only 276 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,194,217 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club, with a big chunk, 54%, being under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 281 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kursten Through the Generations
Kursten has seen steady usage since its peak in 1997 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, most Kurstens are around 30 years old, with 153 under 30 and 128 aged between 30 and 60. The name's stability and modern appeal suggest it's here to stay among newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kursten's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kursten
How Many People Have the Name Kursten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Kursten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,194,217 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kursten a Common or Rare Name?
Kursten 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 Kursten Mean?
Kursten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kursten in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kursten Most Popular?
The name Kursten reached peak popularity in 1997, with 21 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 Kursten?
Approximately 276 people named Kursten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,194,217 Americans.
Is Kursten a rare name?
Kursten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,194,217 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kursten mean?
Kursten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kursten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kursten are male and 100% are female.
When was Kursten most popular?
Kursten peaked in 1997 with 21 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.