Kearstin
Every Kearstin since 1979 — 726 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kearstin
Kearstin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 726 American babies have been named Kearstin. Its peak came in 2002, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kearstin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kearstin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,880 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,582 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,254 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,266 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,087 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,147 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,253 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,024 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,821 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,309 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,666 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,875 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,267 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,340 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,556 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,053 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,904 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kearstin in 2025?
Kearstin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kearstin?
726 babies have been named Kearstin in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kearstin most popular?
Kearstin peaked in 2002, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Kearstin a boy or girl name?
Kearstin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kearstin rising or falling?
Kearstin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.