girl's name
Khristen
KRIS-tun (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 153
Khristen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 7 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 1981, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khristen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 55 |
How Popular Is Khristen?
In 1998, Khristen was given to 7 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.
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 Khristen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khristen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khristen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khristen
- English KRIS-tun
Sibling Names for Khristen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khristen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khristen
How popular is the name Khristen?
In 1998, Khristen was given to 7 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 Khristen a girl's or a boy's name?
Khristen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khristen?
Khristen has 2 syllables.
When was Khristen most popular?
Khristen peaked in 1981, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.