Kristin
Peaked at #31 nationally in 1981, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1932, Kristin has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kristin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#31
in 1981
Current rank
#4509
in 2024
Years tracked
93
1932–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1932, Kristin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1981, ranking #31 nationally with 9,737 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1598 (2014) to #4509 (2024) — a 65% drop.
As of 2024, Kristin ranks #4509 nationally for girls, with 31 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,509 | 31 |
| 2023 | #4,611 | 30 |
| 2022 | #4,005 | 37 |
| 2021 | #3,520 | 44 |
| 2020 | #3,119 | 51 |
| 2019 | #3,481 | 45 |
| 2018 | #2,664 | 65 |
| 2017 | #2,679 | 65 |
Kristin — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#896
in 1974
Last ranked
#9374
in 2019
Years tracked
56
1951–2019
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1951, Kristin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #896 nationally with 82 babies given the name that year.
Kristin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2019, when it stood at #9374.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #9,374 | 8 |
| 2016 | #11,544 | 6 |
| 2013 | #11,549 | 6 |
| 2008 | #13,709 | 5 |
| 2007 | #8,622 | 9 |
| 2006 | #7,224 | 11 |
| 2005 | #10,886 | 6 |
| 2004 | #6,795 | 11 |
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 Kristin most popular?
Kristin was most popular in 1981, when it ranked #31 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kristin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kristin?
At least 180,924 babies have been recorded with the name Kristin in the US since 1932, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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