Cristen
Cristen is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,236 in the US, popular nicknames include Cri, Cry, and Criie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cristen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 2,655 babies have been named Cristen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cristen is past its peak , currently ranked #64,236 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,236
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Cristen is also used as a boy name, ranked #28761.
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About the Name Cristen
Cristen is a girl name .
Is Cristen a boy or girl name? Cristen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,236 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,761. Cristen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cristen is currently ranked #64,236 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cristen include Cri, Cry, Criie, and Crisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cristen include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis