Kristen
Peaked at #33 nationally in 1982, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1938, Kristen has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kristen — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#33
in 1982
Current rank
#1278
in 2024
Years tracked
87
1938–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1938, Kristen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #33 nationally with 9,533 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #815 (2014) to #1278 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Kristen ranks #1278 nationally for girls, with 181 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,278 | 181 |
| 2023 | #1,513 | 142 |
| 2022 | #1,747 | 119 |
| 2021 | #1,572 | 134 |
| 2020 | #1,546 | 137 |
| 2019 | #1,315 | 174 |
| 2018 | #1,230 | 190 |
| 2017 | #1,129 | 221 |
Kristen — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#978
in 1975
Current rank
#9458
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1947–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1947, Kristen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1975, ranking #978 nationally with 71 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7891 (2014) to #9458 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Kristen ranks #9458 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,458 | 8 |
| 2023 | #8,621 | 9 |
| 2022 | #9,471 | 8 |
| 2021 | #8,549 | 9 |
| 2020 | #7,839 | 10 |
| 2019 | #7,960 | 10 |
| 2018 | #10,278 | 7 |
| 2017 | #6,523 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kristen most popular?
Kristen was most popular in 1982, when it ranked #33 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kristen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kristen?
At least 220,847 babies have been recorded with the name Kristen in the US since 1938, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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