Kurstin
A girl's name of Norwegian origin with 463 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Kurstin, you're looking at a name that fewer than 463 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Kurstin a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Kurstin is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kurstin is a girl's baby name of Norwegian origin, a variant spelling of Kirsten — the Scandinavian form of Christine meaning 'follower of Christ,' from Latin Christianus. The Kur- spelling reflects an alternate phonetic interpretation of the name's first syllable.
Kurstin is a rare variant that appeared in American records from the late 20th century, offering parents an unusual written form of the familiar Kirsten/Kristen sound. The name's Scandinavian roots give it a clean, Northern European character.
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In the American context, Kurstin is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1967–2013). Its Norwegian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 463 total births, Kurstin exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kurstin has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | #18314 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 149 | #9133 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 232 | #4671 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 62 | #8675 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #9446 | — |
| 1960s | 5 | #7301 | — |
The Story of Kurstin
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Kurstin is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Kurstin are most likely born between 1986 and 2006.
How rare is Kurstin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kurstin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 232 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kurstin by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Kurstin per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1967–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | #18057 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18570 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13118 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19150 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8324 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11062 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7014 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8051 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8808 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5363 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5960 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4481 |
| 1999 | 29 | #4029 |
| 1998 | 29 | #3979 |
| 1997 | 26 | #4190 |
| 1996 | 29 | #3780 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4289 |
| 1994 | 23 | #4446 |
| 1993 | 13 | #6854 |
| 1992 | 25 | #4159 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2013