girls' name · peaked 1990

Kirstyn

Every Kirstyn since 1975 — 2,309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1990Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Kirstyn
Peak year
1990
132 babies
All-time total
2,309
since 1975

The story of Kirstyn

Kirstyn 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 1975, 2,309 American babies have been named Kirstyn. Its peak came in 1990, when 132 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 Kirstyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kirstyn 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 11 #9,269
2020 8 #11,642
2019 9 #10,951
2018 11 #9,506
2017 7 #13,443
2016 8 #12,360
2015 18 #6,861
2014 21 #6,111
2013 25 #5,409
2012 16 #7,639
2011 31 #4,629
2010 41 #3,784
2009 38 #4,061
2008 52 #3,243
2007 74 #2,528
2006 57 #3,000
2005 71 #2,469
2004 89 #2,055
2003 99 #1,866
2002 100 #1,800
2001 87 #1,976
2000 106 #1,668
1995 103 #1,520
1990 132 #1,249
1985 12 #5,841
1980
1975 9 #6,187
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kirstyn in 2025?

Kirstyn 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 Kirstyn?

2,309 babies have been named Kirstyn in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kirstyn most popular?

Kirstyn peaked in 1990, when 132 newborns received the name.

Is Kirstyn a boy or girl name?

Kirstyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kirstyn rising or falling?

Kirstyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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