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Kristin

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Pronounced KRIS-tin /ˈkrɪs.tɪn/High

Meaning: Scandinavian form of Christine/Christina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'High

In 30 seconds: Classic and crisp: Kristin is the Scandinavian Christine — 'follower of Christ'. Warm, timeless, and bright.

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Origin HighGreek, Latin

MeaningScandinavian form of Christine/Christina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'

U.S. rank (2025)#4706 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 179,315

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kristin is a Scandinavian form of Christine/Christina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'. A warm, timeless name (the heroine of Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, follower-of-Christ at the root, and timeless.

Did you know? Kristin is a Scandinavian form of Christine/Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian' — Kristin Lavransdatter, the literary heroine, bore it; warm and classic.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Kristin — etymology

Variations

KristenChristineKristina

Nicknames

KrisKristy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristin mean?

Kristin is the Scandinavian Christine — 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Kristin?

It's said KRIS-tin /ˈkrɪs.tɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kristin a boy or girl name?

Kristin is a girl's name.

How popular is Kristin?

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