Keirsten Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEER-sten //ˈkɪərstən//

Origin: Scottish; Irish

Meaning: Scottish: dark-haired; Irish: follower of Christ

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Keirsten is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Kirstin, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Kristina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' The name Kristina has roots in the Latin word 'Christianus,' which translates to 'Christian' and was used to denote those who adhered to Christianity. This name made its way into various languages, including Old Norse, before being adopted into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old Norse names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Kirstin has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Christina of Bolsena, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, whose legacy contributed to the name's popularity in Christian communities. The name Kristina was also borne by several queens and noblewomen throughout European history, particularly in Scandinavia, where it has been a common name since the Middle Ages.

The name's presence in religious texts and its association with saints helped to solidify its standing in various cultures. Culturally, the name Keirsten and its variants have been embraced for their connections to faith and virtue, often symbolizing purity and devotion.

The diminutive form Kirsty has also been used in English-speaking countries, reflecting a softer, more affectionate version of the name. The enduring nature of Keirsten can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning, making it a name that resonates across generations.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keirsten was first seen in the United States in 1968.

Keirsten has ranked as high as #4414 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Keirsten has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Keirsten is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Keirsten was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Keirsten.

Year Total Births Girl
2020 11 11
2018 11 11
2016 10 10
2015 7 7
2014 15 15
2013 14 14
2012 21 21
2011 28 28
2010 34 34
2009 29 29
2008 43 43
2007 54 54
2006 45 45
2005 66 66
2004 61 61
2003 47 47
2002 61 61
2001 57 57
2000 61 61
1999 51 51
1998 58 58
1997 48 48
1996 65 65
1995 53 53
1994 48 48
1993 58 58
1992 37 37
1991 37 37
1990 31 31
1989 25 25
1988 12 12
1987 19 19
1986 13 13
1984 10 10
1983 8 8
1981 5 5
1980 10 10
1979 5 5
1978 5 5
1977 7 7
1976 12 12
1975 13 13
1974 8 8
1973 8 8
1972 10 10
1971 10 10
1970 11 11
1969 13 13
1968 5 5

Top States for Keirsten (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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