Kirsten - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Kirsten \k(i)-rs-ten, kir-sten\ is pronounced KERS-ten. It is of Scandinavian origin. Variant of Christine (Greek) "christian". The name has been in use in Scotland since long ago. Actresses Kirstie Alley, Kirsten Dunst.

Kirsten has 20 variant forms: Keerstin, Keirstin, Kersten, Kerstin, Kiersten, Kerstin, Kiersten, Kierstin, Kierstynn, Kirsteen, Kirsti, Kirstie, Kirstin, Kirstine, Kirsty, Kirstyn, Kirstynn, Kjerstin, Kristyn and Kyrstin.

For more information, see also related names Khristina, Kirsi, Kristen, Kristine and Christina.

Baby names that sound like Kirsten are Kirstee, Khristen and Krysten.

Kirsten is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Kirsten. Click here to compare Kirsten with related baby names.