Kerstin
Every Kerstin since 1950 — 2,537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kerstin
Kerstin 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 1950, 2,537 American babies have been named Kerstin. Its peak came in 1998, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kerstin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kerstin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,511 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,780 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,200 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,314 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,221 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,471 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,927 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,438 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,618 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,725 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,433 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,956 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,169 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,411 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,386 |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,200 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,936 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,593 |
| 2001 | 83 | #2,041 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,910 |
| 1995 | 86 | #1,710 |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,868 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,895 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,721 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,383 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,031 |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,967 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,439 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,514 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,009 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kerstin
- Kerstin Ekman Writer · b. 1933
- Kerstin Gier Writer · b. 1966
- Kerstin Garefrekes Soccer player · b. 1979
- Kerstin Stegemann Soccer player · b. 1977
- Kerstin Thiele Wrestler · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kerstin in 2025?
Kerstin 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 Kerstin?
2,537 babies have been named Kerstin in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kerstin most popular?
Kerstin peaked in 1998, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Kerstin a boy or girl name?
Kerstin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kerstin rising or falling?
Kerstin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kerstin?
Well-known people named Kerstin include Kerstin Ekman (writer), Kerstin Gier (writer), Kerstin Garefrekes (soccer player).