Gender: Female
Origin: German, Greek
Meaning: Follower of Christ, Anointed, Christian
Pronunciation: KRIS-tuhn, /ˈkrɪs.tən/, K R IH S T AH N
Popularity Rank: #2,973
Kristen is of Greek origin and means 'follower of Christ'. The name is traditionally used as a feminine form of Christian, but can also be used as a unisex name.
The name Kristen is of German, Greek origin and means Follower of Christ, Anointed, Christian. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kristen is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KRIS-tuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪs.tən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S T AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Kristen correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Kristen correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Kristen with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Kristen might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Kristen spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Kristen is recorded 21,495 times globally, ranking it as the 2,973th most common name worldwide.
Kristen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 16,656 occurrences, making it the 346th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Kristen is found among 1 in every 109 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #346 | 1 : 109 |
| Canada | #368 | 1 : 229 |
| United Kingdom | #1,890 | 1 : 1,094 |
| South Africa | #3,828 | 1 : 5,719 |
| France | #5,231 | 1 : 5,525 |
| Egypt | #10,843 | 1 : 11,886 |
| Italy | #6,695 | 1 : 6,392 |
| Costa Rica | #1,276 | 1 : 977 |
| Mexico | #7,245 | 1 : 9,686 |
| Russia | #4,870 | 1 : 4,571 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kristen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
German Baby Names French Baby Names American Baby Names Greek Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Italian Baby Names Christian Baby Names Latin Baby Names
Krispy Kreme, Krispy Treat, Kiki, K-Star, Kris-Kross, Kristal Clear, Lady K, Queen Kris, Krispy Kitty, Krispy Kisses
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Kristen? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Kristen. Drop your info in the comments!
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.
My name is Kristen. . Im a MAN. The Derivative is Norwegian, where the name is associated with both Males and Females. Kris Kristofferson is a great example