Kirstin

Meaning of Kirstin

A Scandinavian variant of Christina, meaning "follower of Christ". It can also mean "anointed".

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

Popularity of Kirstin

After ranking as high as #969 in 2000, Kirstin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kirstin

• Kirsten Dunst
  American actress and model
• Kirsten Gillibrand
  U.S. Senator from New York
• Kirsten Flagstad
  Norwegian opera singer
• Kirsten Vangsness
  American actress and writer
• Kirsten Sheridan
  Irish film director

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Questions about the name Kirstin

What does the name Kirstin mean?

Kirstin means a scandinavian variant of christina, meaning "follower of christ". it can also mean "anointed", and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kirstin?

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

When was Kirstin most popular?

Kirstin peaked at #969 in 2000.