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Kerstie

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Pronounced KUR-stee /ˈkɜːsti/Low

Meaning: Kerstie is a spelling of Kirstie, the Scottish pet form of Kirsty, which comes from Christine, ultimately from the Greek Christiana, 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed.' The Ker- spelling is a variant; the meaning follows Christine.Low

In 30 seconds: Kerstie is a Scottish pet form of Kirsty, from Christine, 'follower of Christ.' It was never common and peaked in the nineteen-nineties (said KUR-stee).
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Origin LowScottish, Greek
MeaningKerstie is a spelling of Kirstie, the Scottish pet form of Kirsty, which comes from Christine, ultimately from the Greek Christiana, 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed.' The Ker- spelling is a variant; the meaning follows Christine.
U.S. rank (1998)#15354 ↘ Falling
1998 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019891998

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kerstie is a spelling of Kirstie, the Scottish diminutive of Kirsty and Christine. Christine descends from the Greek Christiana, 'follower of Christ,' so Kerstie carries that meaning through the Scottish line; this spelling simply varies the vowel.

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-nineties. A girl named Kerstie then is grown now, in her thirties.

Did you know? Kirstie is the Scottish cousin of Christine, and Kerstie restyles it; the whole family traces back to the Greek word for a follower of Christ.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Kerstie — Variant of Kirstie/Kirsty (Scottish for Christine, Greek 'follower of Christ')

Variations

KirstyKirstieKerstin

Nicknames

KerstKiki

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Kirsty— the standard Scottish spelling
Kirstie— a like variant of the same name
Kerstin— a related Northern European cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kerstie mean?

It is a Scottish pet form of Kirsty, from Christine, 'follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Kerstie?

It is said KUR-stee /ˈkɜːsti/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Kerstie a boy or girl name?

Kerstie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kerstie?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.

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