Kristin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kristin is a name of Latin origin meaning 'follower of Christ.' It evolved from the Latin 'Christianus' through Old French before becoming popular in modern English. The name conveys traits of strength and intelligence and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has several common variants.
The name Kristin is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kristin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kristin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3415th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1115th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2017th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9304th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16607th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1207th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 362nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 78th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 61st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 444th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2569th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kristin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kristin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪstɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Kristin is derived from the Latin word 'Christianus,' which means 'follower of Christ.' It has been used as a feminine form of the name 'Christian.'
Meaning
follower of Christ
Language Evolution
Christianus (Latin), Christiane (Old French), Kristin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kristin gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, as it was embraced as a modern variant of the name Christine.
Variants & Derivatives
Christine, Kristina, Kristy, Kris
Modern Popularity & Image
Kristin is perceived as a contemporary and versatile name, often associated with strength and intelligence. It remains popular in various cultures and is commonly used in Western countries.
Famous People
Kristin Chenoweth, Kristin Stewart, Kristin Davis
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kristin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kristin"
"Kristin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3415th of 7552 | 107 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1115th of 10718 | 872 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2017th of 16616 | 541 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9304th of 24088 | 98 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16607th of 23106 | 20 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1207th of 9204 | 703 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 362nd of 12526 | 11,765 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 78th of 19264 | 68,663 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 61st of 27321 | 86,286 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 444th of 35406 | 11,040 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2569th of 30306 | 829 |
Regional Popularity of "Kristin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.52% 1337th/2937 |
24.95% 869th/3483 |
48.44% 1704th/3518 |
32.91% 1331st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
43.75% 1958th/4475 |
44.36% 2304th/5194 |
40.62% 2566th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kristin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
49.48% 765th/1546 |
57.58% 896th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
40.79% 631st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
11.23% 250th/2227 |
13.99% 340th/2430 |
26.25% 749th/2853 |
10.16% 282nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
2.25% 66th/2937 |
1.89% 66th/3483 |
3.84% 135th/3518 |
1.76% 71st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.41% 52nd/3685 |
1.27% 57th/4475 |
1.14% 59th/5194 |
1.23% 78th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.12% 418th/4582 |
8.02% 414th/5164 |
5.31% 388th/7313 |
8.08% 603rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.80% 2502nd/3984 |
53.49% 2400th/4487 |
41.20% 2811th/6822 |
37.78% 2371st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kristin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kristin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.