Kerstin

Kerstin is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2005.

Kerstin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kerstin

Kerstin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kerstin first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1662 in 1998, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,535 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kerstin in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#1662 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Total since 1880
2,535

Kerstin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2350 in 1996
Babies named Kerstin in 2005
3
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kerstin mean?

The meaning of Kerstin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kerstin a boy or girl name?

Kerstin is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2005.

What origin is the name Kerstin?

Kerstin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kerstin?

Kerstin first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #1662 in 1998, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].