Total births
1,010
Girls' name · since 1952
Kirsti
1,010 babies named Kirsti in U.S. Social Security records since 1952, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,010
- total births
- 1952–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Kirsti sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,010 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Kirsti recorded 1,010 times among girls since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2007.
- 1,010 total births
- 1952–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,010 girls have been named Kirsti since 1952, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,010
- total births
- 1952–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Kirsti was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
106 babies were named Kirsti in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Kirsti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kirsti splits its recorded history at 1981: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 106 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kirsti at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Kirsti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2007
- Peak year (1991)
- 106
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Kirsti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kirsti's strongest decade.
500 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Kirsti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 53
1950s
53 births
- 1960s 90
1960s
90 births
- 1970s 145
1970s
145 births
- 1980s 176
1980s
176 births
- 1990s
1990s
500 births
- 2000s 46
2000s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 500 births (50% of all-time use).
How Kirsti 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 Kirsti's total volume
Kirsti vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kirsti by state
Where Kirsti concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 57 | 5.6% |
| #2 | California | | 48 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 19 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Kentucky | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Washington | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Kirsti's total US births 5.6%
Even split
57 of 1,010 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Kirsti appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirsti? ▼
1,010 babies have been named Kirsti since 1952. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1991 with 106 births.
When was Kirsti most popular? ▼
Kirsti was most popular in the 1990s decade with 500 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kirsti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kirsti are Texas (57 births), California (48 births), Ohio (19 births).
How long has the name Kirsti been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kirsti since 1952 -- 56 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Kirsti? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kirsten, Kira, Kirstin, Kirstie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kirsti's data
- Kirsti's decade-level peak was the 1990s (500 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kirstis (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kirsti
Nearby Names Like Kirsti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kirsti
Kirsten Girl
#3140 53,181 births
Kira Girl
#455 40,829 births
Kirstin Girl
8,778 births
Kirstie Girl
4,151 births
Kirby Girl
#2536 3,963 births
Compare Kirsti side by side: Kirsti vs Kirsten Kirsti vs Kira Kirsti vs Kirstin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1952–2007 (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. "Kirsti: Baby Name Since 1952 - 1,010 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kirsti. 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 Kirsti 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.