Kristen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKRIS-ten / ˈkrɪstənLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: Christian; Greek: Follower of Christ
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kristen is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a feminine name, but it has also been used for boys.
Trend Summary
The name Kristen has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kristin
- Kristen
- Kristopher
International Variants
- Cristiano (Italian)
- Cristian (Spanish)
- Krzysztof (Polish)
Famous people named Kristen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kristen was first seen in the United States in 1947. Kristen has ranked as high as #1007 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia. 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 (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 47 |
| 1971 | 51 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 68 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 69 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 62 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 61 |
| 1985 | 69 |
| 1986 | 63 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |