Total births
281
Girls' name · since 1973
Kursten
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 281 babies named Kursten, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 281
- total births
- 1973–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Kursten is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 281 have been recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Kursten recorded 281 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2008.
- 281 total births
- 1973–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
281 girls have been named Kursten since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 281
- total births
- 1973–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kursten was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
21 babies were named Kursten in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Kursten's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kursten splits its recorded history at 1996: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kursten at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Kursten popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2008
- Peak year (1997)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Kursten by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kursten's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kursten births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s
2000s
104 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 129 births (46% of all-time use).
Kursten by state
Where Kursten concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 2.1% |
Texas share of Kursten's total US births 2.1%
6 of 281 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kursten? ▼
281 babies have been named Kursten since 1973. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1997 with 21 births.
When was Kursten most popular? ▼
Kursten was most popular in the 1990s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Kursten most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kursten are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Kursten been used? ▼
Kursten has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 36 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Kursten? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kurstin, Kurt, Kurstyn, Kura, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kursten's data
- Kursten's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (129 total births) through the 2000s (104) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kurstens (6 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 Kursten
Nearby Names Like Kursten
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kursten
Kurstin Girl
463 births
Kurt Girl
196 births
Kurstyn Girl
100 births
Kura Girl
#15757 64 births
Kurstie Girl
45 births
Compare Kursten side by side: Kursten vs Kurstin Kursten vs Kurt Kursten vs Kurstyn
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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, 1973–2008 (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. "Kursten: Baby Name Since 1973 - 281 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kursten. 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 Kursten 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.