Kristen

Meaning of Kristen

A follower of Christ or Christian

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

Popularity of Kristen

After ranking as high as #143 in 2000, Kristen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kristen

• Kristen Stewart
  Actress, Twilight star
• Kristen Bell
  Actress, Frozen and Veronica Mars
• Kristen Wiig
  Actress and comedian
• Kristen Johnston
  Actress, 3rd Rock from the Sun
• Kristen Schaal
  Actress and comedian

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Questions about the name Kristen

What does the name Kristen mean?

Kristen means a follower of christ or christian, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kristen?

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

When was Kristen most popular?

Kristen peaked at #143 in 2000.