Holding steady.
Popularity of Kjerstin since 1970
Babies named Kjerstin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kjerstin is a Scandinavian feminine name that has remained extremely rare in the United States. First recorded in 1970, it saw its highest usage in 1991, but even in that peak year, the name did not rank among the top 1000. The trajectory has been stable, with only occasional births in the 1990s and later. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Kjerstin is a spelling variant of Kerstin, which itself is a Swedish form of Christine. While never common, it offers a distinctive choice with strong cultural ties to Sweden and Norway.
Kjerstin is a Swedish feminine form of the name Christian, which derives from the Latin Christianus meaning "follower of Christ." It is a variant of Kerstin, with the spelling influenced by Danish and Norwegian conventions. The name has been used in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages, often associated with Christian piety.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kjersti, Stina, Kjersa
Sibling names for Kjerstin
Names that share Kjerstin's style, for a brother or sister.
