Kristen Girl

Popularity: #769 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: 'follower of Christ'; Greek: 'anointed one'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kristen is derived from the Latin name Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its Christian roots. It is often associated with strength and faith.

Trend Summary

The name Kristen experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Kirsten, Krista, Kira, Kendra, Karina, Katrina

Variants

  • Kristin
  • Kristina
  • Kristy

International Variants

  • Kristin (Norwegian)
  • Cristina (Spanish)
  • Kirsten (Danish)
  • Christina (English)

Famous people named Kristen

Kristen Stewart is an American actress known for her role in the 'Twilight' film series.

Kristen Wiig is an American actress and comedian recognized for her work on 'Saturday Night Live'.

Kristen Bell is an American actress and producer famous for her role in the television series 'Veronica Mars'.

Kristen Chenoweth is an American actress and singer known for her work in musical theater and television.

Fictional characters named Kristen

Kristen is a character in the film 'The Twilight Saga', portrayed by Kristen Stewart.

Kristen is a character in the video game series 'Dead Space', known for her role in the narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kristen was first seen in the United States in 1938. Kristen has ranked as high as #75 nationally which occurred in 1982 and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kristen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kristen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 32
26%
CA 12
10%
NY 11
9%
GA 10
8%
FL 9
7%
TN 9
7%
IL 7
6%
NC 6
5%
AL 6
5%
VA 6
5%
NJ 5
4%
PA 5
4%
MD 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19387
193913
19407
194117
194220
194351
194448
194554
194693
1947153
1948162
1949171
1950158
1951193
1952280
1953256
1954217
1955230
1956249
1957296
1958390
1959542
1960542
1961540
1962755
19631,015
19641,334
19651,726
19662,323
19672,751
19683,243
19693,812
19704,600
19713,967
19723,528
19734,936
19746,053
19754,674
19763,653
19773,861
19784,368
19794,569
19807,315
19818,541
19829,533
19838,618
19848,385
19858,445
19867,844
19877,360
19888,382
19898,803
19908,073
19916,816
19926,253
19935,533
19945,871
19955,398
19964,851
19974,085
19983,348
19992,846
20002,356
20011,991
20021,716
20031,437
20041,220
2005984
2006876
2007768
2008644
2009566
2010508
2011430
2012429
2013389
2014340
2015310
2016253
2017221
2018190
2019174
2020137
2021134
2022119
2023142
2024181