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Kirsten

female

Meaning

"Follower of Christ"

Scandinavian form of Christina, common in Denmark and Norway and later adopted in English-speaking regions through migration and media.

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Popularity History of Kirsten

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3134Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3134

Kirsten was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+1019

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Kirsten Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kirsten.

2 ideas
Kirie
Nickname
Kirs
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kirsten

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian, Greek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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