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Kirstie

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Pronounced KUR-stee /ˈkɜr.sti/High

Meaning: Kirstie is a Scottish diminutive of Kirsten, the Scandinavian and Scots form of Christine, from Greek christianos, 'a Christian, a follower of Christ.' The -ie ending makes it warm and homey.Medium

In 30 seconds: Kirstie is the cozy Scots short form of Kirsten (said 'KUR-stee'), tracing back to Christine, 'follower of Christ.'
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Origin HighScottish, Greek
MeaningKirstie is a Scottish diminutive of Kirsten, the Scandinavian and Scots form of Christine, from Greek christianos, 'a Christian, a follower of Christ.' The -ie ending makes it warm and homey.
U.S. rank (2011)#18281 ↘ Falling
2011 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119502011

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

Kirstie is a Scottish pet form of Kirsten, itself the northern form of Christine, from Greek christianos, 'follower of Christ.' Largely a Scots name for centuries, it drew fresh American attention in the late twentieth century and peaked in the early nineties before easing off.

A Kirstie from her peak is now in her early thirties, a Millennial cohort name. It reads as a bright late-century pick with Scottish roots; it never became common enough to feel dated, and the Kirsten family has a mild vintage-revival potential.

Did you know? Actress Kirstie Alley — an Emmy winner known for Cheers and the Look Who's Talking films — put this exact spelling on the map, and it reached its American peak in the early nineties during her fame.
Overall data confidence 82%
References — Kirstie — Scots pet form of Kirsten/Christine; early-1990s peak

Variations

KirstenKirstyKristie

Nicknames

KirstKiki

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kirstie Alley (1951–2022)
    American actress known for the sitcom Cheers and the Look Who's Talking films; an Emmy winner.

If you like Kirstie…

Kirsten— the fuller parent name Kirstie shortens
Christine— the root name behind the Kirsten family
Kelsey— a like Scots-flavored -ie/-ey girls' name
Chrissy— a same-family short form of the Christine root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kirstie mean?

Kirstie is a Scottish short form of Kirsten, from Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Kirstie?

It's said KUR-stee /ˈkɜr.sti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kirstie a boy or girl name?

Kirstie is used as a girl's name, a Scottish form of Kirsten.

How popular is Kirstie?

Kirstie was a bright late-century name that peaked in the early nineties and has been uncommon since.

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