Kirstyn
Kirstyn was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked 1249th with 132 babies. More babies were named Kirstyn in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Kirsten) Scandinavian form of Christina; "Christian" · Danish, Norwegian, Latin
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1990132 babies
- Total since 1880
- 2,309babies recorded
What does the name Kirstyn mean?
Kirstyn is a spelling of Kirsten, pronounced the same way, so it shares Kirsten's meaning and origin.
Kirsten is the Danish and Norwegian form of Christina, from the Latin Christiana, "Christian (woman)". Christina was the name of early martyrs and of medieval Scandinavian queens. Kirsten became well known in the US in the late 20th century and was most popular in the 1990s. Kirsten is also a German surname.
Christiana (Latin, “Christian (woman)”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Related names: Christina, Kirstin, Kristen, Kirsty, Kerstin.
See also: Latin names, names that mean God.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Kirsten', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation)
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Christina', DMNES (Durham University)
- Wikipedia, 'Kirsten (given name)', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
Kirstyn popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #11,642 | 8 |
| 2010 | #3,784 | 41 |
| 2000 | #1,668 | 106 |
| 1990 | #1,249 | 132 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Kirstyn, counting every spelling?
Kirstyn is a spelling of Kirsten, a name family that had 60 girls in 2025 across its spellings. Together these spellings went to 60 girls in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsten | 60 | #2,841 | 267 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Kirstyn?
About 2,300 people born in the US named Kirstyn are alive today, with a median age of 28; half are between 22 and 34. That makes Kirstyn mostly worn by children and young adults.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Kirstyn by state
How common Kirstyn was among girls born in each state in 1988–1992, around its peak. In 41 states fewer than five girls a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Kirstyn: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Kirstyn, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Kirstyn
What does Kirstyn mean?
Kirstyn is a spelling of Kirsten, which means “Scandinavian form of Christina; "Christian"” (Danish, Norwegian, Latin origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Kirstyn?
Kirstyn was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked 1249th with 132 babies. More babies were named Kirstyn in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Is Kirstyn a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Kirstyn in the US.
Where was Kirstyn most popular?
In 1988–1992, Kirstyn was most common in Pennsylvania (0.07 per 1,000 girls), followed by California and Texas.