Kristen
Female name · ↓ Falling
84,037
Total Births
1982
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1946
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kristen
Kristen is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 84,037 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 235 births |
| 1950s | 1,122 births |
| 1960s | 7,060 births |
| 1970s | 17,471 births |
| 1980s | 32,227 births |
| 1990s | 20,551 births |
| 2000s | 4,723 births |
| 2010s | 648 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kristen?
Kristen has been given to 84,037 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1982 with 3,669 births that year.
Is Kristen a boy or girl name?
Kristen is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kristen most popular?
Kristen was most popular in 1982, when 3,669 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kristen?
Kristen first appeared in US records in 1946.