Kiersten
A female given name of American usage, variant of Kirsten.
Every Kiersten since 1963 — 14,814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiersten
Kiersten is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,704 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 14,814 American babies have been named Kiersten. Its peak came in 2005, when 662 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kiersten stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiersten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,704 | — | — |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,929 | — | — |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,678 | — | — |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,077 | — | — |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,906 | — | — |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,699 | — | — |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,523 | — | — |
| 2018 | 84 | #2,211 | — | — |
| 2017 | 101 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,848 | — | — |
| 2015 | 167 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 2014 | 188 | #1,279 | — | — |
| 2013 | 192 | #1,244 | — | — |
| 2012 | 215 | #1,149 | — | — |
| 2011 | 295 | #885 | — | — |
| 2010 | 319 | #841 | — | — |
| 2009 | 366 | #776 | — | — |
| 2008 | 465 | #658 | — | — |
| 2007 | 508 | #589 | — | — |
| 2006 | 592 | #513 | — | — |
| 2005 | 662 | #460 | — | — |
| 2004 | 660 | #455 | — | — |
| 2003 | 602 | #485 | — | — |
| 2002 | 586 | #479 | — | — |
| 2001 | 573 | #488 | — | — |
| 2000 | 638 | #443 | — | — |
| 1995 | 547 | #461 | — | — |
| 1990 | 362 | #622 | — | — |
| 1985 | 119 | #1,190 | — | — |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,083 | — | — |
| 1975 | 79 | #1,358 | — | — |
| 1970 | 79 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,876 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kiersten
- Kiersten Warren Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kiersten mean?
A female given name of American usage, variant of Kirsten.
How popular is the name Kiersten in 2025?
Kiersten ranked #4,704 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiersten?
14,814 babies have been named Kiersten in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiersten most popular?
Kiersten peaked in 2005, when 662 newborns received the name.
Is Kiersten a boy or girl name?
Kiersten is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiersten rising or falling?
Kiersten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiersten?
Well-known people named Kiersten include Kiersten Warren (actor).