Kristin
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kristin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 1,638 babies have been named Kristin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kristin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,141 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,141
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Germanic/Latin origin
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French origin
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Sanskrit origin
"sun, sunlight, radiance"
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About the Name Kristin
Kristin is a boy name .
Is Kristin a boy or girl name? Kristin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,141 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,502. Kristin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kristin is currently ranked #11,141 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kristin include Kri, Kris, Krisy, Krisie, Tin, Tiny, Tinie, Kry, Krie, and Krikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kristin include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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