Kirsty
5 countries#780 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kirsty was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19,868 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1996 with 1,534 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
13,036 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1988 with 677 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,376 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 1996 with 1,202 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
945 births recorded 1961–2013 · peaked in 1991 with 99 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
456 births recorded 1997–2011 · peaked in 1999 with 70 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
13 births recorded 1993–2000 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Kirsty’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #43 | — |
| 2005 | #45 | ↓2 |
| 2006 | #57 | ↓12 |
| 2007 | #88 | ↓31 |
| 2008 | #85 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #90 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #137 | ↓47 |
| 2011 | #188 | ↓51 |
| 2012 | #294 | ↓106 |
| 2013 | #213 | ↑81 |
| 2014 | #282 | ↓69 |
| 2015 | #221 | ↑61 |
| 2016 | #240 | ↓19 |
| 2017 | #446 | ↓206 |
| 2018 | #449 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #493 | ↓44 |
| 2020 | #471 | ↑22 |
| 2022 | #531 | ↓60 |
| 2024 | #638 | ↓107 |
| 2025 | #780 | ↓142 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirsty
Is Kirsty a popular name?
Yes — Kirsty currently ranks #780 among girls’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kirsty more common for boys or girls?
Kirsty is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Kirsty most popular?
Kirsty peaked in 1988 in Scotland, with 677 recorded births that year.
Is Kirsty rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Kirsty’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #39 in 1974 to #780 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kirsty?
At least 20,826 babies have been recorded with the name Kirsty across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kirsty popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kirsty appears in official birth records in 5 countries: Scotland, England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland, France.