Kristen - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Kristen \k-ris-ten, kr(i)-sten\ is pronounced KRISS-ten. Variant of Christine (Greek) "anointed, christian"; combined form of Kirsten and Kristina. See also Christen and Kirsten. Actresses Kristin Scott Thomas, Kristin Davis.

Kristen has 24 variant forms: Khristin, Krissie, Krissy, Krista, Kristan, Kristeen, Kristel, Kristelle, Kristi, Kristian, Kristijna, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, Kristyn, Kristyna, Krisztina, Krysia, Krysta, Krysten, Krystin, Krystyn, Krystyna and Krystynn.

For more information, see also related names Trista and Christina.

Baby names that sound like Kristen are Cristen, Khristen and Kristena.

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