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The baby name Kirsten is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KUR-stən (common pronunciations: /ˈkɜːrstən/, /ˈkɪərstən/).

Kirsten is Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scandinavian
Pronunciation: KUR-stən (common pronunciations: /ˈkɜːrstən/, /ˈkɪərstən/)

What is the meaning of the name Kirsten ?

The baby name Kirsten is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KUR-stən (common pronunciations: /ˈkɜːrstən/, /ˈkɪərstən/).

Kirsten is Scandinavian in Origin.

Kirsten is the Danish and Norwegian form of Christina/Kristina, ultimately from Latin Christianus and Greek Christos (“anointed”), yielding the meaning “a Christian” or “follower of Christ.” It also occurs in Low German and Dutch, entering English via Scandinavian communities; pronunciation varies by region.

It has been documented in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages under the influence of saints named Christina and became a durable staple in Denmark and Norway. In Sweden the parallel form is Kerstin; related forms include Kristin, Kristina, Christina, Christine, and the Scots/Scottish variants Kirstin, Kirsteen, and diminutive Kirsty. English-speaking countries adopted Kirsten in the 20th century, with a US peak late in that century, while remaining classic in Nordic countries. Alternative spellings encountered include Kiersten and Kjerstin. The name’s enduring appeal balances crisp consonants with a time-honored Christian heritage.

Kirsten has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kirsten

Kirsten Dunst Actor · Born 1982 · United States Kirsten Dunst is an American actor best known for her role as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man film series. She also starred in films like Bring It On and Marie Antoinette. Born in 1982, she has been a prominent figure in Hollywood since her childhood role in Interview with the Vampire. Kirsten Prout Actor · Born 1990 · Canada Kirsten Prout is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Amanda Bloom in the TV series 'Kyle XY'. She also appeared in the film 'Elektra' and the series 'The Lying Game'.

Kirsten – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2019 #1 — 902
KH 0 #3 1 102
DK Girls 0 #13 2,093 7,429
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
DK 0 #55 240 5,198
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
Norway Girls 2025 #123 4 453
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
MT Girls 0 #130 22 3,773
Germany Girls 0 #131 3,125 4,949
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
NL Girls 0 #146 2,793 5,933
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
CR 0 #157 9 5,526
MT Boys 0 #159 18 4,064
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2008 #170 2 1,358
NL 0 #174 256 2,481
LU Girls 0 #176 10 4,850
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
Belgium Girls 2008 #187 25 396
Germany 0 #210 281 2,542
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
NA Girls 0 #230 8 7,146
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #277 9 2,795
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
ZA 0 #290 158 14,421
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
CN Girls 0 #339 11 8,829
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
PH Girls 0 #355 36 13,098
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
OM Girls 0 #379 18 15,987
Austria Girls 0 #381 40 1,885
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
CR Girls 0 #472 61 11,342
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
AE Girls 0 #525 29 20,968
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
SG Girls 0 #539 48 18,916
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
ZA Girls 0 #554 805 25,928
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
HK Girls 0 #562 54 16,104
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Girls 2026 #687 52 3,895
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IT 0 #692 23 4,183
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
NG Girls 0 #818 9 15,093
United States Boys 2004 #821 12 7,246
CL Girls 0 #842 10 14,098
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #866 51 8,487
SA Girls 0 #913 23 25,931
Germany Boys 0 #918 35 5,697
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #938 46 5,561
EG Girls 0 #939 21 14,742
MY Girls 0 #973 22 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
ZA Boys 0 #1,023 156 25,619
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,336 111 9,415

Kirsten is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
France

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People also ask about Kirsten

Kirsten is predominantly a girl's name.
Kirsten is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KUR-stən (common pronunciations: /ˈkɜːrstən/, /ˈkɪərstən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kerstin, Kirstin, Kirstine, Kirsteen, Kirstyn and Kirstina.
Yes, very popular — Kirsten ranked #1 in Ireland in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Kirsten ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2019).
Kirsten's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2009 to #1 in 2019 in Ireland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Kirsten are in our database, including Kirsten Dunst (Actor), Kirsten Prout (Actor).