Kirsty Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKUR-stee / /ˈkɪərsti/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: follower of Christ; English: short form of Kirsten
Historical & Cultural Background
Kirsty is a diminutive of the name Kirsten, which is derived from the name Christina. It has roots in Scotland and is commonly used in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the UK. It is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Kirsty has seen fluctuating popularity in the UK, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kirsten
- Kirstin
International Variants
- Kirsten (Dutch)
- Christina (Latin)
Famous people named Kirsty
Kirsty Wark is a Scottish journalist and television presenter known for her work on BBC.
Kirsty Gallacher is a British television presenter and model recognized for her roles on Sky Sports.
Kirsty MacColl was an English singer-songwriter celebrated for her hit songs in the 1980s and 1990s.
Kirsty Young is a Scottish television and radio presenter known for hosting BBC's Desert Island Discs.
Fictional characters named Kirsty
Kirsty is a character in the television series 'EastEnders', known for her dramatic storylines.
Kirsty is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kirsty was first seen in the United States in 1961. Kirsty has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kirsty has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kirsty (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 62 |
| 1990 | 94 |
| 1991 | 99 |
| 1992 | 91 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |