Kjerstin

Kjerstin 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. It is a rare choice in US records.

Kjerstin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kjerstin

Kjerstin 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, Kjerstin first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6433 in 1991, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 248 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kjerstin in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#6433 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Total since 1880
248

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kjerstin mean?

The meaning of Kjerstin 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 Kjerstin a boy or girl name?

Kjerstin is a girl name.

What origin is the name Kjerstin?

Kjerstin comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Kjerstin?

Kjerstin first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #6433 in 1991, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.