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Kristin Girl

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKRIS-tin / ˈkrɪstɪn

Latin; Scandinavian

Meaning

Latin: Christian; Scandinavian: Follower of Christ

Historical & Cultural Background

Kristin is derived from the Latin name 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'. It gained popularity in Scandinavian countries, particularly in the 20th century. The name has been widely used in various forms across different cultures. It is often associated with qualities of faith and devotion.

Trend Summary

Kristin saw peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kristen
  • Kristina
  • Kristy

International Variants

  • Cristina (Spanish)
  • Kristina (Russian)
  • Kristin (Norwegian)
  • Kristine (Danish)

Famous people named Kristin

Kristin Chenoweth is an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway and television.

Kristin Davis is an American actress best known for her role as Charlotte York in the television series 'Sex and the City'.

Kristin Wiig is an American actress and comedian recognized for her work on 'Saturday Night Live' and in various films.

Kristin Scott Thomas is a British actress acclaimed for her performances in both film and theater.

Fictional characters named Kristin

Kristin is a character in the television series 'The Good Place', known for her moral dilemmas and growth.

Kristin is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, involved in a complex narrative of friendship and betrayal.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kristin was first seen in the United States in 1932. Kristin has ranked as high as #71 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kristin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kristin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19327
19339
193410
193511
193620
193734
193824
193956
194051
194161
194287
1943100
1944108
1945125
1946239
1947275
1948317
1949322
1950356
1951422
1952440
1953446
1954407
1955464
1956453
1957537
1958602
1959710
1960774
1961821
1962877
19631,580
19641,723
19652,829
19663,262
19673,599
19684,134
19694,753
19705,633
19714,861
19724,587
19733,904
19744,217
19753,880
19763,627
19773,605
19783,807
19794,264
19807,701
19819,737
19828,733
19837,267
19847,007
19856,567
19866,000
19875,463
19886,019
19896,064
19905,303
19914,087
19923,597
19932,991
19942,840
19952,418
19962,193
19971,752
19981,447
19991,194
20001,056
2001963
2002829
2003716
2004553
2005539
2006510
2007355
2008317
2009261
2010228
2011165
2012155
2013138
2014135
2015112
201676
201765
201865
201945
202051
202144
202237
202330
202431