Kristin
Girl nameKristin has been given to 180,951 babies in the U.S. since 1932. It peaked in 1981. In 2025, about 1 in 55,423 girls was named Kristin.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed in the 20th century from Norwegian Kristin, a variant of Christina.
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
180,951
Peak year
1981 (9,801 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1932
10-year trend
▼ -74%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Rank through the decades
Kristin's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | #425 | — |
| 1975 | #74 | #935 |
| 2000 | #301 | — |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kristin — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Kristin
Kristin Scott Thomas
British-French actress
Kristin Kreuk
Canadian actress
Kristin Davis
American actress (born 1965)
Kristin Chenoweth
American actress, singer, author (born 1968)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kristin.
Sibling name ideas for Kristin
Same era and popularity as Kristin, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kristin?
Kristin has been given to 180,951 babies in the U.S. since 1932. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kristin peak?
Kristin peaked in 1981, when 9,801 babies were given the name.
Is Kristin a girl or boy name?
Kristin is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Kristin are girls).
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