Holding steady.
Popularity of Kirston since 1972
Babies named Kirston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kirston is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1972 and reached its peak in 1978 with just a handful of girls receiving the name each year. Since then it has maintained a steady but extremely low level of use, with no significant resurgence. The name blends the sound of Kirsten with the popular -ston ending, mirroring trends of the 1970s that favored surname-style coinages. While its top states are not recorded due to its rarity, Kirston exemplifies the creative naming patterns of the late 20th century.
Kirston appears to be a modern American invention, combining elements of the name Kirsten, a Scandinavian form of Christiana, with the fashionably masculine-sounding suffix -ston (as in Preston or Kingston). The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972 and saw its highest usage in 1978. It remains rare, with no consistent spelling or traditional derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kirst, Kiki, Stonie
Sibling names for Kirston
Names that share Kirston's style, for a brother or sister.
