girl's name
Kerstin
SHASH-tin (Swedish)
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,634
Kerstin is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 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.
- Kerstin is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in 1998, when 97 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kerstin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 315 |
| 1970s | 339 |
| 1980s | 445 |
| 1990s | 783 |
| 2000s | 489 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Kerstin?
In 2021, Kerstin was given to 5 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 Kerstin 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 Kerstin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerstin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerstin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerstin
- Swedish SHASH-tin
Sibling Names for Kerstin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerstin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerstin
How popular is the name Kerstin?
In 2021, Kerstin was given to 5 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 Kerstin a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerstin is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerstin?
Kerstin has 2 syllables.
When was Kerstin most popular?
Kerstin peaked in 1998, when 97 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.