Kirsten
Pronunciation: [ k-ERST-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kirsten first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 212 babies have been named Kirsten in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirsten is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,436 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,436
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Kirsten
Kirsten is a boy name .
Is Kirsten a boy or girl name? Kirsten is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,436 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,127. Kirsten is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kirsten is currently ranked #7,436 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kirsten include Kir, Kirs, Kirsy, Kirsie, Ten, Teny, Tenie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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