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Kristen

female

Meaning

"Follower of Christ"

A variant of Christina influenced by Scandinavian usage, it became common in English-speaking countries in the twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Kristen

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1278Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1278

Kristen was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+235

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.

Kristen Nicknames

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

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Kriie
Nickname
Kris
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Baby Name Lists That Include Kristen

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Scandinavian, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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