Keirsten
A girl's name of Norse origin with 1,370 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Keirsten is a two-syllable girl's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With 1,370 recorded U.S. births since 1968, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Keirsten is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Keirsten is a girl's baby name of Norse origin, a variant spelling of Kirsten, the Scandinavian form of Christine, from the Latin Christiana meaning 'follower of Christ.'
Keirsten's spelling gives the clean Scandinavian Kirsten a more elaborate, distinctive look — the ei diphthong echoing other Irish and Celtic name spellings. It carries the same breezy Nordic character as Kirsten while having a slightly more individualized visual identity.
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Keirsten is cataloged under the Norse naming tradition. Names from the Norse tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Keirsten has been recorded as a girl's name since 1968, with 1,370 total births. Browse the Norse names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Keirsten has 49+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #9234 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 140 | #8188 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 524 | #3164 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 486 | #2682 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 102 | #6528 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 89 | #6742 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 18 | #5798 | — |
The Story of Keirsten
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Keirsten is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Keirsten are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Keirsten?
With 1,370 total births on record, Keirsten remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1968, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 524 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Keirsten by the numbers
- Would fill 29 school buses
- Meeting one Keirsten per day would take 3.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(49 years, 1968–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | #9234 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9479 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10481 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13743 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7877 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8356 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6221 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4988 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4356 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5012 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3746 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3193 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3532 |
| 2005 | 66 | #2590 |
| 2004 | 61 | #2695 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3158 |
| 2002 | 61 | #2568 |
| 2001 | 57 | #2653 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2491 |
| 1999 | 51 | #2716 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2020