An estimated 204,728 living Americans are named Kristen.
How rare is Kristen?
Kristen is uncommon among babies today, with 96 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99% from its 1982 peak.
How old is the typical Kristen?
The median age of a living American named Kristen is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 34 and 48 years old.
Is Kristen still popular?
No. Kristen is endangered as a baby name, down 99% from its 1982 peak with 96 births in 2025.
Where is Kristen most common?
Kristen has its strongest geographic signal in Rhode Island, where it appears 5.6× more often than the national baseline.
1938Peak 19822025
Peak year
1982
Decline from peak
99%
2025
96
All-time
218,767
Diaspora map
Kristen broke out in California, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin (1963) and became over-represented in 40 states over 40 years.
Broke out: California, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1963 · over-represented in 40 states over 40 years
