Kristin first name popularity, history and meaning

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

Meaning of Kristin

A feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Popularity of Kristin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kristin is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Kristin being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 30 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kristin.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 30
2022 0 36
2021 0 44
2020 0 51
2019 8 44
2018 0 65
2017 0 65
2016 6 76
2015 0 112
2014 0 135
2013 6 138
2012 0 155
2011 0 164
2010 0 228
2009 0 261
2008 5 317
2007 9 355
2006 11 510
2005 6 539
2004 11 553
2003 0 716
2002 6 829
2001 8 963
2000 11 1,056
1999 12 1,194
1998 12 1,447
1997 7 1,752
1996 10 2,193
1995 17 2,418
1994 16 2,841
1993 14 2,990
1992 18 3,598
1991 25 4,087
1990 26 5,304
1989 44 6,063
1988 27 6,019
1987 44 5,463
1986 37 5,999
1985 50 6,566
1984 50 7,007
1983 38 7,267
1982 61 8,733
1981 64 9,737
1980 68 7,702
1979 59 4,263
1978 59 3,807
1977 58 3,605
1976 66 3,628
1975 77 3,880
1974 82 4,217

The history of the first name Kristin

Kristin is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Kristín. It is a variant of the Greek name Χριστίνη (Christínē), which means "a Christian woman" or "follower of Christ." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in the Nordic countries.

The name Kristin has been in use since the Viking Age, with some of the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. One of the first known bearers of the name was Kristin Sigurdsdotter, a Norwegian noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century. She was the daughter of Sigurd Jarlsson and was married to Erling Skakke, a powerful Norwegian chieftain.

In the 13th century, Saint Kristin or Christina the Astonishing (1150-1224) was a Belgian saint known for her extreme asceticism and unusual behavior. She was believed to have been in a state of suspended animation for several years and was revered for her devotion to Christ.

Another notable figure was Kristin Lavransdotter (1265-1349), a Norwegian woman who was the subject of the historical novels "Kristin Lavransdatter" by Sigrid Undset. Undset won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928 for her depiction of life in medieval Scandinavia through the character of Kristin.

In the 16th century, Kristin Münstermann (1508-1589) was a German Protestant reformer and writer who advocated for the education of women and the right of women to read the Bible. She was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and wrote several influential works.

In more recent history, Kristin Linklater (1936-2020) was a renowned Scottish actress and voice coach who developed the Linklater method of vocal training for actors. Her techniques have been widely adopted in theater programs around the world.

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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