Cirsten
A girl's name of Danish origin with 42 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Cirsten peaked during the Millennial wave, when 6 babies received this name in a single year (1991). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Cirsten has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Cirsten is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cirsten is a girl's baby name, a variant of Kirsten, the Scandinavian form of Christine, ultimately from the Greek Christos meaning 'anointed' or 'follower of Christ.'
Kirsten has been a common name across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden for centuries. Cirsten represents an anglicized respelling that preserves the original pronunciation while giving the name a slightly exotic appearance on paper.
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Phonetically, Cirsten belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Danish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Danish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Cirsten’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cirsten has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 | #15125 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 18 | #12007 | — |
The Story of Cirsten
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Cirsten is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cirsten are most likely born between 1991 and 2001.
How rare is Cirsten?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cirsten is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2000s with 24 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1991–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | #15818 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15549 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14886 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14248 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12094 |
| 1994 | 6 | #12110 |
| 1991 | 6 | #11816 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2008