Kristan

Girl name

Kristan has been given to 6,195 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It peaked in 1985.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,195

Peak year

1985 (256 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1945

10-year trend

▼ -71%

Gender split

90% girls / 10% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kristan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kristengirl

220,952 babies since 1938

Kristingirl

180,951 babies since 1932

Tristanboy

130,794 babies since 1946

Kristagirl

73,863 babies since 1937

Kristianunisex

27,634 babies since 1942

Kristalgirl

12,079 babies since 1951

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kristan.

Shamekagirl

6,191 babies since 1971

Jalisagirl

6,200 babies since 1980

Chiquitagirl

6,225 babies since 1917

Joigirl

6,095 babies since 1942

Aftongirl

6,077 babies since 1895

Kandacegirl

6,323 babies since 1945

Kacygirl

6,047 babies since 1956

Shantegirl

6,030 babies since 1964

FAQ

How popular is the name Kristan?

Kristan has been given to 6,195 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kristan peak?

Kristan peaked in 1985, when 256 babies were given the name.

Is Kristan a girl or boy name?

Kristan is primarily a girl name (90% of babies named Kristan are girls).

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