Kiersten first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Kiersten has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Kiersten

A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Christ's beloved".

Popularity of Kiersten by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kiersten is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Kiersten being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 42 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kiersten.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 42
2022 0 36
2021 0 58
2020 0 62
2019 0 70
2018 0 84
2017 0 101
2016 0 112
2015 0 167
2014 0 187
2013 0 192
2012 0 215
2011 0 295
2010 0 319
2009 0 366
2008 0 465
2007 0 508
2006 0 592
2005 0 662
2004 0 660
2003 0 602
2002 0 586
2001 0 573
2000 0 638
1999 0 532
1998 0 562
1997 5 550
1996 0 602
1995 0 547
1994 0 481
1993 0 478
1992 0 408
1991 0 405
1990 0 362
1989 0 293
1988 0 200
1987 0 146
1986 0 127
1985 0 119
1984 0 78
1983 0 68
1982 0 69
1981 0 96
1980 0 50
1979 0 73
1978 0 80
1977 0 57
1976 0 58
1975 0 79
1974 0 79

The history of the first name Kiersten

The name Kiersten is a feminine given name derived from the English surname Kiersten, which is a variant of the Irish surname Kieran. The name Kieran itself is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "black" or "dark-featured."

The name Kiersten is believed to have originated in Ireland during the Middle Ages, where it was primarily used as a masculine name. It gained popularity as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, during the 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kiersten can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle dating back to the 15th century. The text mentions a man named Kieran who was a famous Irish saint and abbot of Clonmacnoise in the 6th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Kiersten appears in several works, including the novel "The Cider House Rules" by John Irving, published in 1985. In the book, one of the characters is named Kiersten Wetheral.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kiersten. One of the earliest was Kiersten Holm (born around 1290), a Norwegian noble and landowner who played a significant role in the political events of her time.

Another notable Kiersten was Kiersten Schiøler (1497-1567), a Danish Renaissance scholar and humanist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature.

In more recent times, Kiersten Warren (born 1976) is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Midnight, Texas."

Kiersten Hathcock (born 1988) is a former American gymnast who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she won a silver medal as part of the U.S. women's gymnastics team.

Kiersten Muir (born 1993) is a Canadian actress and singer who has appeared in several television shows and movies, including the Nickelodeon series "The Other Kingdom."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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