Declining since 2004, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Kiersten since 1963
Babies named Kiersten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 254 |
| 1970s | 721 |
| 1980s | 1,246 |
| 1990s | 4,928 |
| 2000s | 5,652 |
| 2010s | 1,743 |
| 2020s | 265 |
Meaning & origin
Kiersten first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1963 and climbed steadily through the 1980s and 1990s. It reached its peak rank of 4,661 in 2004, likely benefiting from the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kirsten and Kristen. Since 2004, usage has been falling; the latest data shows approximately 1 in 55,423 newborns receiving the name. This modern spelling variant keeps the classic Scandinavian roots while offering a slightly distinctive form. The name has not been associated with any particular state concentration.
Kiersten is a feminine form of the Scandinavian name Kersten, itself a variant of Kristen or Christian. Derived from the Greek Christos, meaning 'anointed one,' the name was carried across Europe by early Christians. Kiersten emerged as a spelling variant of Kirsten in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kristen and Kirsten.
Where Kiersten is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kier, Kiki, Kiersten
Sibling names for Kiersten
Names that share Kiersten's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kiersten
Names whose popularity has moved with Kiersten's over the last 50 years.
