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Kiersten

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Pronounced KEER-stən /ˈkɪr.stən/High

Meaning: Variant of Kirsten — the Scandinavian Christine, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian'High

In 30 seconds: Kirsten with an extra glide: Kiersten carries the Scandinavian Christine — 'follower of Christ' — in a 1990s American spelling. Fjord-crisp and faith-rooted.
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Origin HighLatin, Scandinavian
MeaningVariant of Kirsten — the Scandinavian Christine, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian'
U.S. rank (2025)#4704 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,808

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519632025

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

Kiersten is an American variant of Kirsten — the Dano-Norwegian form of Christine, Latin Christiana, 'a Christian'. The -ie- glide flourished in late-20th-century America beside Kirstin and Kjersten.

It registers thinly today. Rare, Christ-following at the root, and Nordic-crisp.

Did you know? Kirsten is Denmark and Norway's everyday Christine — and America's Kiersten spelling stretched the first syllable the way Kierkegaard's homeland never did.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Kirsten — root etymology

Variations

KirstenKirstinKjersten

Nicknames

KierKiki

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kiersten Warren (1965-)
    American actress known for roles in Bicentennial Man and multiple television series

If you like Kiersten…

Kirsten— the standard Scandinavian form
Kristen— the smoothed American sister
Kristine— the fuller Nordic classic
Jensen— a similarly popular pick
Lareen— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiersten mean?

Kiersten is a variant of Kirsten, the Scandinavian Christine, 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Kiersten?

It's said KEER-stən /ˈkɪr.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kiersten a boy or girl name?

Kiersten is a girl's name.

How popular is Kiersten?

Kiersten is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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