Kristen
5 countries#1990 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kristen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
220,952 births recorded 1938–2025 · currently #1990 · peaked in 1982 with 9,596 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
900 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #4510 · peaked in 2008 with 37 births
Most common in: Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Côtes-d'Armor, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
785 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 56 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
596 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 1996 with 52 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
164 births recorded 1974–2014 · peaked in 1998 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
25 births recorded 1999–2012 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kristen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #372 | — |
| 2007 | #428 | ↓56 |
| 2008 | #491 | ↓63 |
| 2009 | #533 | ↓42 |
| 2010 | #575 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #660 | ↓85 |
| 2012 | #659 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #713 | ↓54 |
| 2014 | #813 | ↓100 |
| 2015 | #889 | ↓76 |
| 2016 | #1045 | ↓156 |
| 2017 | #1128 | ↓83 |
| 2018 | #1229 | ↓101 |
| 2019 | #1315 | ↓86 |
| 2020 | #1545 | ↓230 |
| 2021 | #1562 | ↓17 |
| 2022 | #1742 | ↓180 |
| 2023 | #1506 | ↑236 |
| 2024 | #1279 | ↑227 |
| 2025 | #1990 | ↓711 |
Frequently asked questions about Kristen
Is Kristen a popular name?
Yes — Kristen currently ranks #1990 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kristen more common for boys or girls?
Kristen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kristen most popular?
Kristen peaked in 1982 in United States, with 9,596 recorded births that year.
Is Kristen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kristen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3450 in 1938 to #1990 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kristen?
At least 222,637 babies have been recorded with the name Kristen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kristen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kristen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kristen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kristen include Julianne, Junia, Maylani, Venus.
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