Holding steady.
Popularity of Kyrstin since 1973
Babies named Kyrstin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kyrstin's real moment was 1995.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 545 |
| 2000s | 534 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kyrstin is a distinctly modern American adaptation of the classic Christian-derived name Kristen. First recorded in 1973, it saw its highest level of use in the mid-1990s, peaking in 1995. Since then, it has steadily declined in frequency and is currently not ranked among the top 1,000 names for any year. This trajectory reflects a broader trend of non-traditional spellings for familiar names, which have cycled in and out of fashion over the decades. Kyrstin's popularity was concentrated in the 1990s, a decade when names like Kelsey and Brittany also flourished. Despite its recent obscurity, Kyrstin remains a recognizable variant for those seeking a unique spelling of a traditional name.
Kyrstin is a modern respelling of Kristen, itself a variant of Christina or Christine, all derived from the Greek word 'christos' meaning 'anointed one'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century, with the Kyr- spelling emerging in the United States during the 1970s and peaking in popularity in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyrstie, Kyrsty, Kris, Kiki
Sibling names for Kyrstin
Names that share Kyrstin's style, for a brother or sister.
