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How Many People Are Named Kirsten?
Estimated people named Kirsten living in the U.S. today
50,236
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 53,331
- Peak year: 1991 (1,938 births)
- Estimated living today: 50,236
Kirsten by age group — who carries the name today?
Kirsten popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kirsten
Kirsten has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 53,331 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 50,236 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,804 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kirstens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kirsten in the US?
An estimated 50,236 people named Kirsten are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kirsten rare — about 1 in 6,804 Americans.
Is Kirsten a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kirsten is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kirsten most popular?
Kirsten peaked in 1991, when 1,938 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kirsten?
Kirsten ranks #905 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).