Is Kirstin a boy's or girl's name?

Kirstin is primarily a girl's name.

When was Kirstin most popular?

Kirstin reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 413 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kirstin?

Kirstin is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 8,778 babies in the U.S. since 1942. Its peak was in 1990.

Kirstin

An uncommon Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Kirsten.

Kirstin is a girl's baby name of Norse origin, a Scandinavian form of Christine, derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ.' Along with Kirsten and Kirsty, it represents the distinctly Nordic take on this classic Christian name.

Kirstin has a clean, crisp sound associated with Scandinavian naming traditions. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century, appealing to parents drawn to Nordic heritage names.

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Popularity Over Time

Kirstin has 69+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1942.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kirstin
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	17	#15291	▼
2010s	185	#8361	▼
2000s	1,363	#1723	▼
1990s	3,108	#723	▲
1980s	1,867	#909	▲
1970s	1,428	#931	▲
1960s	748	#1567	▲
1950s	51	#4524	▲
1940s	11	#5002	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(69 years, 1942–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kirstin
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#16452	0
2022	5	#16576	-2 (-28.6%)
2020	7	#12846	+2 (40.0%)
2019	5	#16857	-5 (-50.0%)
2017	10	#10370	-1 (-9.1%)
2016	11	#9764	+4 (57.1%)
2015	7	#13785	-14 (-66.7%)
2014	21	#6108	-2 (-8.7%)
2013	23	#5750	-10 (-30.3%)
2012	33	#4437	+1 (3.1%)
2011	32	#4515	-11 (-25.6%)
2010	43	#3666	-8 (-15.7%)
2009	51	#3275	-24 (-32.0%)
2008	75	#2526	-23 (-23.5%)
2007	98	#2078	-19 (-16.2%)
2006	117	#1780	-16 (-12.0%)
2005	133	#1542	+1 (0.8%)
2004	132	#1523	-24 (-15.4%)
2003	156	#1323	-41 (-20.8%)
2002	197	#1082	+12 (6.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1942–2023) · Methodology