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Kristin

Kristin 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 2024 it was given to 31 girls in the United States.

Kristin at a glance

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

About the name Kristin

Kristin 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. It travels in a few spellings: Christine.

In the United States, Kristin first appears in Social Security records in 1932. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #31 in 1981, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 179,286 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kristin in US records

First recorded (US)
1932
Best US rank
#31 in 1981
Peak year
1981
Babies named Kristin in 2024
31
Total since 1880
179,286

Kristin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1122 in 1998
Babies named Kristin in 2023
3
Total since 1996
195

Spellings & short forms

Christine

Similar names

More names from the English & American shelf:

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kristin mean?

The meaning of Kristin 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 Kristin a boy or girl name?

Kristin is a girl name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kristin?

Kristin comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Christine.

How popular is the name Kristin?

Kristin first appears in US records in 1932. Its best-ever ranking was #31 in 1981, and 31 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. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.