Total births
2,309
Girls' name · since 1975
Kirstyn
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 2,309 babies named Kirstyn, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,309
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Kirstyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,309 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Kirstyn recorded 2,309 times among girls since 1975, 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 1975 to 2021.
- 2,309 total births
- 1975–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,309 girls have been named Kirstyn since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 2,309
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kirstyn was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
132 babies were named Kirstyn in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kirstyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kirstyn's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 132, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kirstyn at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Kirstyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2021
- Peak year (1990)
- 132
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Kirstyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kirstyn's strongest decade.
1,059 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kirstyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 233
1980s
233 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,059 births
- 2000s
2000s
773 births
- 2010s 187
2010s
187 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,059 births (46% of all-time use).
How Kirstyn 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 Kirstyn's total volume
Kirstyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kirstyn by state
Where Kirstyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 201 | 8.7% |
| #2 | California | | 154 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 74 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 58 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 56 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 46 | 2.0% |
| #7 | New York | | 42 | 1.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 36 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Kirstyn's total US births 8.7%
Even split
201 of 2,309 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Kirstyn appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirstyn? ▼
Kirstyn has been given to 2,309 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 132 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Kirstyn most popular? ▼
Kirstyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,059 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kirstyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kirstyn are Texas (201 births), California (154 births), Pennsylvania (74 births).
How long has the name Kirstyn been used? ▼
Kirstyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 47 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Kirstyn? ▼
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 Kirstyn's data
- Kirstyn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,059 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kirstyns (201 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 Kirstyn
Nearby Names Like Kirstyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kirstyn
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 Kirstyn side by side: Kirstyn vs Kirsten Kirstyn vs Kira Kirstyn 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, 1975–2021 (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. "Kirstyn: Baby Name Since 1975 - 2,309 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kirstyn. 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 Kirstyn 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.