Kristen
k-ris-ten,
kr(i)-sten
US Popularity:3073
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Follower of Christ
Kristen is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin and means “follower of Christ”. Historically, Kristen was a term to describe a believer of Christianity but somewhere along the way, this distinctive title has matured into a timeless and popular name more synonymous with super-stardom and fame than religion. A handful of noteworthy celebrities go by Kristen, namely Kristen Bell from the iconic Disney classic Frozen, and Kristin Wiig, the actress and comedian renowned for her roles in many a box office hit. If baby is destined for Hollywood, naming them Kristen could be their one-way ticket to a star on the Walk of Fame.
Famous People Named Kristen
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Kristen StewartActress
Kristen Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kristen is currently #1605 on The Bump
Boy:Kristen is currently #1145 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kristen is currently #890 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kristen is currently #3073 in U.S. births
Boy:Kristen is currently #20657 in U.S. births
Girl:Kristen is currently #3318 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3316
in 2022
- 339
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Kristen
Behind the Name, Kristen 1, January 2019
IMBd, Kristen Bell
IMBd, Kristin Wiig
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