girl's name
Kjerstin
SHAIR-stin (Norwegian)
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 248
Kjerstin is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 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.
- Kjerstin is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in 1991, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kjerstin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 36 |
How Popular Is Kjerstin?
In 2018, Kjerstin 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.
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 Kjerstin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kjerstin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kjerstin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kjerstin
- Norwegian SHAIR-stin
Sibling Names for Kjerstin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kjerstin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kjerstin
How popular is the name Kjerstin?
In 2018, Kjerstin 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 Kjerstin a girl's or a boy's name?
Kjerstin is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kjerstin?
Kjerstin has 2 syllables.
When was Kjerstin most popular?
Kjerstin peaked in 1991, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.