A Norwegian name gently fading from the charts.
Kierstyn is a girl's baby name of Norwegian origin, a variant spelling of Kirsten — the Scandinavian form of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ' from the Greek Christiana.
Kirsten became widely recognized in America through actress Kirsten Dunst. Kierstyn's elaborate spelling adds a more distinctive visual identity to this Scandinavian classic. With over 2,400 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine history of use among parents who love the name's Nordic heritage.
Kierstyn was #1522 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11623, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 83 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 505 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,120 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 646 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 50 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11623 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11716 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6853 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4901 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5400 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5105 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4618 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3666 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4201 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3736 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3302 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2955 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3148 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2497 |
| 2010 | 99 | #2021 |
| 2009 | 135 | #1653 |
| 2008 | 117 | #1840 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1649 |
| 2006 | 121 | #1729 |
| 2005 | 117 | #1698 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1976–2024) · Methodology