Overview
people
Sample Size
5,399
Gender Distribution
Male:
2.6%
Female:
97.4%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Danish and Norwegian
Meaning
The name Kirsten is derived from the Danish and Norwegian name Kersten, which is a version of Christian. It means 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'. Kirsten gained popularity in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. It is often associated with individuals who are imaginative, creative, and independent.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
1,949 samples
99%
DE
825 samples
97%
NL
510 samples
99%
GB
440 samples
97%
BE
204 samples
96%
CA
171 samples
99%
ZA
127 samples
86%
AU
121 samples
100%
NO
74 samples
99%
NZ
43 samples
100%
SE
40 samples
100%
FR
35 samples
97%
PH
31 samples
90%
IT
24 samples
100%
IE
22 samples
95%
CH
21 samples
95%
ES
21 samples
95%
MX
19 samples
95%
MT
19 samples
53%
RU
15 samples
87%
+ 14 more countries
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