Kristeen
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "a follower of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 1,107 living Americans carry the first name Kristeen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kristeen today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kristeen births was 1971 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kristeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 309,625 Americans
Peak year
1971
53 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,956
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Kristeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kristeen from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 351 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kristeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kristeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kristeens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Utah, New York recorded the most babies named Kristeen, while Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kristeen
The name Kristeen is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word "Christos," which means "anointed one" or "Christ." It is a variant of the more common name Christina, which has its roots in Christian religious tradition. The name gained popularity during the early days of Christianity, particularly in regions where Greek influence was strong.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kristeen can be found in the writings of the 4th-century church father, St. Jerome. He mentioned a woman named Kristeen who was a follower of the Christian faith and lived in the city of Antioch, which was a prominent center of early Christianity.
Throughout history, the name Kristeen has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Kristeen of Markyate, an English nun and mystic who lived in the 12th century. She is known for her spiritual writings and her dedication to the monastic life.
Another prominent figure was Kristeen Leijonhufvud, a Swedish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She played a significant role in the Swedish Reformation and was a supporter of the Protestant movement.
In the 18th century, Kristeen Bonnevie, a Norwegian mathematician and physicist, made significant contributions to the field of genetics and was a pioneer in the study of chromosomes.
During the 20th century, Kristeen Griffith-Kemper, an American singer and songwriter, gained recognition for her work in the folk and country music genres. She was born in 1957 and has released several albums throughout her career.
Another notable figure was Kristeen Young, an American musician and performance artist who was born in 1959. She is known for her experimental and avant-garde approach to music and has collaborated with various artists from different genres.
While the name Kristeen has its roots in Christian tradition, it has transcended religious boundaries and has been embraced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Its unique spelling and melodic sound have contributed to its enduring appeal throughout the centuries.
People
Kristeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kristeen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kristeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kristeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kristeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 309,625 US residents.
Is Kristeen a common name?
We classify Kristeen as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,321 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kristeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Kristeen was 1971, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kristeen is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kristeen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kristeen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.