Total births
918
Girls' name · since 1963
Kersten
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 918 babies named Kersten, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 918
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Kersten sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 918 recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kersten has been recorded 918 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2015.
- 918 total births
- 1963–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
918 girls have been named Kersten since 1963, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 918
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kersten was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
46 babies were named Kersten in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Kersten's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kersten splits its recorded history at 1987: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2010 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kersten at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Kersten popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2015
- Peak year (1997)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Kersten by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kersten's strongest decade.
379 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kersten births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 69
1960s
69 births
- 1970s 148
1970s
148 births
- 1980s 150
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
379 births
- 2000s
2000s
156 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 379 births (41% of all-time use).
How Kersten compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kersten's total volume
Kersten vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kersten by state
Where Kersten concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Missouri share of Kersten's total US births 1.6%
Even split
15 of 918 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kersten? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 918 babies named Kersten. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 46 births.
When was Kersten most popular? ▼
Kersten was most popular in the 1990s decade with 379 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Kersten most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kersten are Missouri (15 births), California (11 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Kersten been used? ▼
Kersten has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 53 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Kersten? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kerry, Kerri, Keri, Kerrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kersten's data
- Kersten's decade-level peak was the 1990s (379 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Kerstens (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kersten
Nearby Names Like Kersten
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kersten
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Kerri Girl
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Keri Girl
#12313 32,061 births
Kerrie Girl
8,589 births
Keren Girl
#2185 5,014 births
Compare Kersten side by side: Kersten vs Kerry Kersten vs Kerri Kersten vs Keri
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1963–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kersten: Baby Name Since 1963 - 918 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kersten. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kersten draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.