girl's name
Kjersten
KEER-sten (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 305
Kjersten is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 8 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 1979, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kjersten Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 8 |
How Popular Is Kjersten?
In 2012, Kjersten was given to 8 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 Kjersten
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kjersten Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kjersten over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kjersten
- English KEER-sten
Sibling Names for Kjersten
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kjersten — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kjersten
How popular is the name Kjersten?
In 2012, Kjersten was given to 8 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 Kjersten a girl's or a boy's name?
Kjersten is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kjersten?
Kjersten has 2 syllables.
When was Kjersten most popular?
Kjersten peaked in 1979, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.