Kristin

Meaning of Kristin

Follower of Christ; anointed

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

Popularity of Kristin

After ranking as high as #301 in 2000, Kristin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kristin

• Kristin Davis
  Actress, Sex and the City
• Kristin Chenoweth
  Actress and singer
• Kristin Scott Thomas
  Actress, The English Patient
• Kristin Cavallari
  Television personality, actress
• Kristin Hannah
  Bestselling novelist

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Questions about the name Kristin

What does the name Kristin mean?

Kristin means follower of christ; anointed, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kristin?

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

When was Kristin most popular?

Kristin peaked at #301 in 2000.