Compare two names
Christen and Kristen side by side: Christen peaked in 1982 and Kristen in 1982; in 2025 they were given to 20 and 106 babies.
Christen and Kristen, year by year
Girls and boys together; Christen solid, Kristen dashed.
| Christen | Kristen | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 20 | 106 |
| Rank 2025 | #9,588 among girls’ names | #1,999 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 13,706 | 220,952 |
| Peak year | 1982 | 1982 |
| Girls | 84% | 99% |
| Alive, estimated | 12,800 | 211,000 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.