Compare two names
Kirsten and Kristen side by side: Kirsten peaked in 1991 and Kristen in 1982; in 2025 they were given to 60 and 106 babies.
Kirsten and Kristen, year by year
Girls and boys together; Kirsten solid, Kristen dashed.
| Kirsten | Kristen | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 60 | 106 |
| Rank 2025 | #2,841 among girls’ names | #1,999 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 53,393 | 220,952 |
| Peak year | 1991 | 1982 |
| Girls | 99.6% | 99% |
| Alive, estimated | 51,100 | 211,000 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.