Kirsten

Kirsten is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 51 girls in the United States.

Kirsten at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɜːstən/

About the name Kirsten

Kirsten belongs to the Scandinavian 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, Kirsten first appears in Social Security records in 1937. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #154 in 1991, and in 2024 51 babies received the name — 53,119 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kirsten in US records

First recorded (US)
1937
Best US rank
#154 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Kirsten in 2024
51
Total since 1880
53,119

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kirsten mean?

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

Is Kirsten a boy or girl name?

Kirsten is a girl name. In 2024, 51 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kirsten?

Kirsten comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Kirsten?

Kirsten first appears in US records in 1937. Its best-ever ranking was #154 in 1991, and 51 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kirsten?

Kirsten is pronounced /ˈkɜːstən/ (IPA).

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