Kiersten

Meaning of Kiersten

A Scandinavian variation of Christina, meaning "follower of Christ."

Kiersten has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kiersten

After ranking as high as #443 in 2000, Kiersten has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kiersten

• Kirsten Dunst
  Actress (Spider-Man, Fargo)
• Kirsten Gillibrand
  U.S. Senator
• Kirsten Flipkens
  Professional tennis player
• Kirsten Nelson
  Actress (Psych)
• Kirsten Vangsness
  Actress (Criminal Minds)

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Questions about the name Kiersten

What does the name Kiersten mean?

Kiersten means a scandinavian variation of christina, meaning "follower of christ.", and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Kiersten a boy's or a girl's name?

Kiersten is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kiersten?

Kiersten did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kiersten most popular?

Kiersten peaked at #443 in 2000.