Kirsten

Meaning of Kirsten

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

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

Popularity of Kirsten

After ranking as high as #255 in 2000, Kirsten has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kirsten

• Kirsten Dunst
  Actress and model
• Kirsten Gillibrand
  U.S. Senator
• Kirsten Flagstad
  Opera singer
• Kirsten Vangsness
  Actress and writer
• Kirsten Sheridan
  Irish filmmaker

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Questions about the name Kirsten

What does the name Kirsten mean?

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

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

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

How popular is the name Kirsten?

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

When was Kirsten most popular?

Kirsten peaked at #255 in 2000.