Holding steady.
Popularity of Khristen since 1978
Babies named Khristen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Khristen is a modern respelling of Kristen, itself a variant of Christina, the feminine form of Christian. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978, during a period when creatively spelled feminine names beginning with 'K' were fashionable. The name reached its highest usage in 1981, with 5 births recorded that year, and has remained stable at very low frequency since then. Although it never made the top 1000, Khristen reflects the broader trend of name customization in the late 20th century. Its trajectory marks it as a name of its era, neither revived nor destined for widespread revival.
Khristen is a modern respelling of Kristen, itself a Danish and English shortening of Christina. Christina is the feminine form of Christian, from Greek christianos, meaning 'follower of Christ'. This spelling emerged in the late 20th century, part of a trend of inventively spelled feminine names, and saw brief usage in the United States from the late 1970s into the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krissy, Krista, Tenny
Sibling names for Khristen
Names that share Khristen's style, for a brother or sister.
