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Kristen

Recorded 1938–2025 · United States

Kristen was most popular in 1982, when 9,596 American babies were given the name — ranking #77 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,405, with 106 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 220,952 people named Kristen.

Most popular in1982
Rank that year#77
Births that year9,596
Total since 1880220,952

Kristen over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Kristen’s peak in 1982. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Danish · form of Christine

Names that peaked alongside Kristen

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org