Kristin
Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.
Every Kristin since 1932 — 180,951 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kristin
Kristin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,706 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 180,951 American babies have been named Kristin. Its peak came in 1981, when 9,801 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kristin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kristin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,706 | — | — |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,525 | — | — |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,613 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,008 | — | — |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,522 | — | — |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,121 | — | — |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,482 | 8 | #9,376 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,666 | — | — |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,681 | — | — |
| 2016 | 76 | #2,435 | 6 | #11,547 |
| 2015 | 112 | #1,845 | — | — |
| 2014 | 135 | #1,598 | — | — |
| 2013 | 138 | #1,568 | 6 | #11,550 |
| 2012 | 155 | #1,465 | — | — |
| 2011 | 165 | #1,386 | — | — |
| 2010 | 228 | #1,093 | — | — |
| 2009 | 261 | #1,013 | — | — |
| 2008 | 317 | #880 | 5 | #13,709 |
| 2007 | 355 | #811 | 9 | #8,622 |
| 2006 | 510 | #575 | 11 | #7,224 |
| 2005 | 539 | #535 | 6 | #10,887 |
| 2004 | 553 | #521 | 11 | #6,795 |
| 2003 | 716 | #418 | — | — |
| 2002 | 829 | #362 | 6 | #10,128 |
| 2001 | 963 | #320 | 8 | #7,995 |
| 2000 | 1,056 | #301 | 11 | #6,149 |
| 1995 | 2,418 | #131 | 17 | #3,779 |
| 1990 | 5,300 | #65 | 26 | #2,585 |
| 1985 | 6,566 | #49 | 50 | #1,380 |
| 1980 | 7,701 | #37 | 68 | #1,099 |
| 1975 | 3,880 | #74 | 77 | #935 |
| 1970 | 5,633 | #63 | 69 | #973 |
| 1965 | 2,829 | #135 | 28 | #1,469 |
| 1960 | 774 | #340 | 7 | #3,508 |
| 1955 | 464 | #408 | — | — |
| 1950 | 356 | #425 | — | — |
| 1945 | 125 | #659 | — | — |
| 1940 | 51 | #1,005 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,649 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kristin
- Kristin Scott Thomas Actor · b. 1960
- Kristin Davis Actor · b. 1965
- Kristin Kreuk Actor · b. 1982
- Kristin Otto Athlete · b. 1966
- Kristin Chenoweth Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kristin mean?
Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.
How popular is the name Kristin in 2025?
Kristin ranked #4,706 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kristin?
180,951 babies have been named Kristin in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kristin most popular?
Kristin peaked in 1981, when 9,801 newborns received the name.
Is Kristin a boy or girl name?
Kristin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kristin rising or falling?
Kristin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kristin?
Well-known people named Kristin include Kristin Scott Thomas (actor), Kristin Davis (actor), Kristin Kreuk (actor).