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How Many People Are Named Kristin?
Estimated people named Kristin living in the U.S. today
167,409
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 180,924
- Peak year: 1981 (9,801 births)
- Estimated living today: 167,409
Kristin by age group — who carries the name today?
Kristin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kristin
Kristin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 180,924 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 167,409 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,042 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kristins 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 Kristin in the US?
An estimated 167,409 people named Kristin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kristin uncommon — about 1 in 2,042 Americans.
Is Kristin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kristin is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kristin most popular?
Kristin peaked in 1981, when 9,801 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kristin?
Kristin ranks #328 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).