Holding steady.
Popularity of Kirsty since 1961
Babies named Kirsty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 179 |
| 1990s | 508 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kirsty first appeared in U.S. records in 1961, establishing itself as a Scottish-flavored alternative to Christina. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when it reached its highest rank among recorded births. Since then, the name has declined steadily, and by 2025 it has settled into a stable trajectory outside the top 1000, with no recent surge in usage. The name has never been strongly tied to any particular U.S. state, reflecting its diffuse but modest national presence.
Kirsty is a Scottish diminutive of Christina, which is the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning 'follower of Christ'. It has been used in Scotland since at least the 20th century and gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. The name is also used in England and other English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kirs, Kizzy
Sibling names for Kirsty
Names that share Kirsty's style, for a brother or sister.
