Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Kierston since 1971
Babies named Kierston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 103 |
| 1990s | 304 |
| 2000s | 300 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Kierston is a modern English name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1971. It has never been common enough to rank in the national top 1000, but it saw its peak usage in 2001. Since then, its popularity has been steadily declining, reflecting a trajectory of falling use over the past two decades. The name has not been recorded in any specific top states, indicating its scattered, infrequent use. Kierston exemplifies the trend of creatively blending familiar name sounds with the popular -ston suffix, resulting in a unique but uncommon choice.
Kierston is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the early 1970s. It blends elements from names such as Kiera (an anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara) or Kelsey (an Old English place name) with the fashionable suffix -ston (from Old English tun 'enclosure, settlement'). The name has never been widely used, but its peak occurred in 2001.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kier, Kiki, Stonie
Sibling names for Kierston
Names that share Kierston's style, for a brother or sister.
