girl's name
Keirsten
KEER-stun (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,482
Keirsten is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Keirsten Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 486 |
| 2000s | 524 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Keirsten?
In 2020, Keirsten was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Keirsten Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Keirsten
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Keirsten Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Keirsten over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Keirsten
- English KEER-stun
Sibling Names for Keirsten
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Keirsten — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Keirsten
How popular is the name Keirsten?
In 2020, Keirsten was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Keirsten a girl's or a boy's name?
Keirsten is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Keirsten?
Keirsten has 2 syllables.
When was Keirsten most popular?
Keirsten peaked in 2005, when 66 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.