Holding steady.
Popularity of Kirsta since 1967
Babies named Kirsta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kirsta is a rarely used name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, reflecting a modern Scottish-inspired coinage. It reached its peak popularity in 1991, but has never entered the top 1000 names, remaining a niche choice. The name has a stable trajectory, with no significant recent revival. Kirsta's phonetic similarity to Kirsten and Kirsty ties it to the Scottish tradition of naming, though it lacks the historical depth of these longer-established forms. As a modern variant, it offers a distinct yet familiar sound for parents seeking a name with Scottish resonance.
Kirsta likely emerged as a modern variant of Kirsten or Kirsty, which are Scottish diminutives of Christina. Christina is the Latin feminine form of Christianus, derived from Christos, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Messiah. The name has been used in Scotland since the Middle Ages, though Kirsta itself appears in records only from the mid-20th century, suggesting it is a recent coinage influenced by popular Scottish naming patterns.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kirst, Kirs
Sibling names for Kirsta
Names that share Kirsta's style, for a brother or sister.
