Gender: Female
Origin: German
Meaning: Follower of Christ, Stone Church, The Anointed One
Pronunciation: KER-sten, /ˈkɪər.stən/, K ER S T AH N
Popularity Rank: #3,195
Kirsten is of Scandinavian origin and means 'Christian'. It is a form of the name Christina and was popularized in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century.
The name Kirsten is of German origin and means Follower of Christ, Stone Church, The Anointed One, Variant Form of Christine, Christian Woman. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kirsten is commonly found in United States of America, Germany, Netherlands, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KER-sten
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɪər.stən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K ER S T AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kirsten is recorded 19,882 times globally, ranking it as the 3,195th most common name worldwide.
Kirsten is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,410 occurrences, making it the 1,013th most popular name in the country.
In Denmark, the name Kirsten is found among 1 in every 37 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,013 | 1 : 410 |
| Germany | #294 | 1 : 107 |
| Netherlands | #311 | 1 : 124 |
| United Kingdom | #617 | 1 : 231 |
| Denmark | #39 | 1 : 37 |
| South Africa | #1,804 | 1 : 2,096 |
| Canada | #679 | 1 : 438 |
| Belgium | #756 | 1 : 398 |
| Norway | #252 | 1 : 230 |
| Italy | #8,477 | 1 : 8,825 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kirsten from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 7, 2024 12:21 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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