Kyrsten
Kyrsten was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked 1514th with 104 babies. More babies were named Kyrsten 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
- 1992104 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,995babies recorded
What does the name Kyrsten mean?
Kyrsten 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)
Kyrsten popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | #3,598 | 44 |
| 2000 | #1,958 | 86 |
| 1990 | #2,217 | 58 |
| 1980 | #11,248 | 5 |
| 1970 | #8,651 | 5 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Kyrsten, counting every spelling?
Kyrsten 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 Kyrsten?
About 2,000 people born in the US named Kyrsten are alive today, with a median age of 27; half are between 21 and 33. That makes Kyrsten 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.
Kyrsten by state
How common Kyrsten was among girls born in each state in 1990–1994, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Pennsylvania (2.1×). In 40 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 Kyrsten: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Kyrsten, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Kyrsten
What does Kyrsten mean?
Kyrsten is a spelling of Kirsten, which means “Scandinavian form of Christina; "Christian"” (Danish, Norwegian, Latin origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Kyrsten?
Kyrsten was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked 1514th with 104 babies. More babies were named Kyrsten in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Is Kyrsten a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Kyrsten in the US.
Where was Kyrsten most popular?
In 1990–1994, Kyrsten was most common in Utah (0.09 per 1,000 girls), followed by Pennsylvania and Minnesota.