girlScandinavian

Kirsten: Meaning & Origin

Kirsten is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Follower of Christ”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

KER-sten

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

Kir

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

32%
47
2010
32
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Kirsten Rose
  • Kirsten Grace
  • Kirsten Marie
  • Kirsten Jane