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How Many People Are Named Kristen?
Estimated people named Kristen living in the U.S. today
207,798
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 220,847
- Peak year: 1982 (9,595 births)
- Estimated living today: 207,798
Kristen by age group — who carries the name today?
Kristen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kristen
Kristen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 220,847 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 207,798 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,645 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kristens 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 Kristen in the US?
An estimated 207,798 people named Kristen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kristen uncommon — about 1 in 1,645 Americans.
Is Kristen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kristen is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kristen most popular?
Kristen peaked in 1982, when 9,595 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kristen?
Kristen ranks #263 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).